Manual Press Operator

• Operate manual press equipment to install threaded inserts into finished plates and manufactured components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Verify proper alignment, placement, and installation of threaded inserts.
• Inspect finished components to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Perform routine measurements using calipers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Maintain accurate production records and report completed work.
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of manual press equipment.
• Ensure materials, hardware, and inserts are available before beginning production.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain an organized and clean work area using 5S or similar housekeeping practices.
• Assist with other manufacturing and assembly operations as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, or manual press operation experience preferred.
• Experience installing threaded inserts or similar hardware is preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to safely operate manual press equipment.
• Ability to use measuring tools, including calipers and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.

• Windows
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• SolidWorks
• Autodesk
• Atlassian JIRA
• Atlassian Confluence
• JAMA
• Manual press machine
• Arbor press or bench press
• Drill press (as required)
• Workbench and assembly fixtures
• Material handling equipment (hand trucks, carts, pallet jacks)
• Measuring and Inspection tools (Digital and dial calipers,  Micrometers, Thread gauges,  Go/No-Go gauges, Height gauges (as required), Steel rulers and tape measures)..
• Hand Tools (Torque wrenches, Allen (hex) keys, Screwdrivers, Wrenches and socket sets, Pliers, Deburring tools).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

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