MGH-Auto Press Power Truck Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Rheem Manufacturing Company
  • Montgomery, Alabama
  • Full Time

The Auto. Press/ Power Truck Operator will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

  • Operator must understand the safety of the entire line including: Loading coils, feeding steel through straightener and feeder, first and last progression of the die, and emergency shut down of press equipment.
  • Must properly set and use light curtains.
  • Must understand proper start up and shut down of equipment.
  • Must set indicators for material thickness.
  • Must set guides for material width.
  • Must understand CNC controls such as: Link 2500, Tonnage Monitor, PLC feed system.
  • Operator is to properly identify and retrieve steel according to steel codes (proper material thickness and width), and load coil through the feeder system.
  • Assist die setter as required.
  • Monitor complete operations to ensure proper operation of press system and to maintain maximum production for which the system is designed.
  • Make all adjustments as required for proper press operations.
  • Must identify, trouble shoot, and correct operation of press line.
  • May involve communicating with die setter, maintenance, or tooling.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
  • Work from written or verbal orders.
  • Observe all departmental safety requirements.
  • Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
  • Maintain quality standards.
  • Practice and support Rheem values with internal as well as external customers.
  • Perform any additional duties as required by supervisor.
  • Must successfully complete and pass lift truck training classes or have lift truck license in good standing.
  • Will be responsible for safety checks of lift truck and maintenance check list.
  • Must be able to control the lift trucks forked and clamp device used for lifting, transporting, and lowering objects.
  • If lift truck is gas powered, operator must be able to successfully change empty tanks out for a full one.
  • Must be able to recharge batteries and/or change out one if needed.
  • Will be held responsible for maintaining a safe speed while keeping up with schedule.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
  • Observe all departmental safety requirements.
  • Work from written or verbal orders.
  • Inspect units or parts for defects and workmanship.
  • Maintain quality standards according to specifications.
  • Practice and support Rheem values with internal as well as external customers.
  • May be exposed to High Noise Levels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Continuous Lifting up to 1 lbs.
  • Frequent Lifting of 1 to 5 lbs.
Job ID: 519322113
Originally Posted on: 4/30/2026

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