Job Description
PRESS OPERATOR
**Uelner Precision Tools & Dies**
2 Positions
ID: 86011
Posted On 01/12/2026
**Job Overview**
*Start machines, monitor their operations and record operational data
*Set-up, operate stamping presses
*Load work pieces into machines
*Install, align and lock specified dies and coil material or other fixtures in press and feed system
*Test and adjust machine speeds or actions according to product specifications
*Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges and calipers
*Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws
*Read work order or production schedules to determine specifications such as material to be used, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances
*Clean and lubricate machines
*Position, align and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies
Primary Contact
1689177002867
Shannon Mussman
Quality Assurance Manager,
Phone
Phone
Phone
Fax
[email protected]
Email
False
False
False
**Job Details**
Categories
Industrial
Labor
Manufacturing
Production
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
19 TO 23 PER HOUR
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
**Qualifications**
Education
High School/GED
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
1304
Job REQ #
\# Positions
2
Start Date
20260112
End Date
20260131
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Uelner Precision Tools & Dies
**About the Company**
**Uelner Precision Tools & Dies is a full-service tool and die manufacturer encompassing 65,000 square feet in Dubuque, IA. For over 71 years, we have provided precision tooling around the world with the emphasis on craftsmanship and quality. Build a great career with Uelner!**
Learn more: Telegraph Herald article "Dubuque family business marks 75 years Manufacturing Tools" (https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article\_b36ebf07-8ac3-571c-934f-1f86688d0fe1.html)
**Uelner Precision Tools & Dies**
2 Positions
ID: 86011
Posted On 01/12/2026
**Job Overview**
*Start machines, monitor their operations and record operational data
*Set-up, operate stamping presses
*Load work pieces into machines
*Install, align and lock specified dies and coil material or other fixtures in press and feed system
*Test and adjust machine speeds or actions according to product specifications
*Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers, gauges and calipers
*Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws
*Read work order or production schedules to determine specifications such as material to be used, locations of cutting lines or dimensions and tolerances
*Clean and lubricate machines
*Position, align and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies
Primary Contact
1689177002867
Shannon Mussman
Quality Assurance Manager,
Phone
Phone
Phone
Fax
[email protected]
False
False
False
**Job Details**
Categories
Industrial
Labor
Manufacturing
Production
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
19 TO 23 PER HOUR
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
**Qualifications**
Education
High School/GED
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
1304
Job REQ #
\# Positions
2
Start Date
20260112
End Date
20260131
Featured Job
TH Ad
0
TH Comments
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Uelner Precision Tools & Dies
**About the Company**
**Uelner Precision Tools & Dies is a full-service tool and die manufacturer encompassing 65,000 square feet in Dubuque, IA. For over 71 years, we have provided precision tooling around the world with the emphasis on craftsmanship and quality. Build a great career with Uelner!**
Learn more: Telegraph Herald article "Dubuque family business marks 75 years Manufacturing Tools" (https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article\_b36ebf07-8ac3-571c-934f-1f86688d0fe1.html)
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