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Press Operator

QPS Employment Group
18.00
United States, Iowa, Waverly
Feb 16, 2026
Position Title: Press Operator

Wage: $18-$20/hour DOE

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

We're looking for a reliable Press Technician who enjoys hands-on work and helping make high-quality molded rubber parts. If you're dependable, attentive to detail, and ready to be part of a team that values solid work and steady growth, this could be a great fit for you. This is an associate to hire opportunity for a company in Shell Rock, IA.

Press Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Operate and monitor multiple press machines at the same time

- Accurately cut and scale rubber material for production runs

- Load rubber into brake press machines for heating/baking

- Produce make-to-order parts based on customer specifications

- Use various equipment to complete tasks safely and efficiently

- Maintain precise production documentation and quality checks

- Ensure all products meet safety and quality standards

- Work to meet production goals while adhering to timelines

Press Operator Requirements:

- Follow written and verbal instructions accurately

- Strong attention to detail and takes pride in quality work

- Work both independently and as part of a team

- Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience (a plus, not required)

- Reliable, dependable, and ready to contribute

- Ability to stand for most of the shift

- Engage in repetitive movements, including reaching, bending, lifting, and gripping

- Repeatedly lift and carry items weighing 1-20 pounds

- Use scissors and other tools for cutting materials

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?

- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers

- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

- Over 40 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

waterloo@qpsemployment.com

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