Automatic Press Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. MAT Holdings scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are currently hiring aAutomatic Press Operator for the 1st Shift. The hours are 6:00 am-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday, with opportunities for overtime pay.
Join MAT HD, a leading company making heavy braking parts for different markets. We specialize in brake parts for commercial vehicles. We work with distributors, fleet owners, and OEMs to give the best solutions. We are proud to make high-quality brake shoes, new brake kits, and lined shoes for trucks and buses. If you want a challenging role in a company that values quality and innovation, MAT HD could be right for you!
MAT HD, LLC is a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
Benefits:
- SHIFT: 1st Shift - Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
- SITE LOCATION: 113 Hemlock St., Rome, GA 30161
- Eligible for overtime pay
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- $1000 sign-on bonus after 120 days of full-time employment
- MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and 8 paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
The Automatic Press Operator is responsible for setting up and/or operating automatically fed machinery in support of production strategies and goals to maximize the profits to the company by improving efficiencies. It actively seeks opportunities for improvement to ensure maximum company performance. It works with other team members to create and maintain a safe, organized working environment/culture that meets/exceeds MAT HD-Rome facility standards and customer expectations.
Principle Responsibilities
- Operates equipment in the most efficient manner possible, constantly seeking new improvements to increase production and quality levels.
- Troubleshoots equipment when any errors occur to find the cause of the problem and to seek ways to prevent the error from reoccurring. Performs routine daily maintenance.
- Proactively monitors production to ensure quality levels remain at the highest possible.
- Performs all quality inspections of parts during production and immediately seeks to correct any issues found.
- Performs all setup and changeover processes in the most efficient manner possible.
- Proactively makes adjustments to feeds to assure highest quality part production at minimal scrap level
- Continuously seeks new production methods to increase efficiencies, safety, and quality while reducing costs.
- Constantly assures that all equipment used in production are operating in the safest manner possible.
- Keep the equipment and work area as orderly and clean as possible to aid future production; ensures that the work area is spotless and ready for the next operator at the end of the shift.
- Additional duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Lead.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least 1 year experience in stamping manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Good communication skills (listening, verbal, and written).
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic mathematical concepts.
- Must be able to take and follow direction from management.
- Willingness and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check, employment verification, and drug screen.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.