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About this Press Operator - $1000 Hiring Bonus role at Clow

Clow · Onsite · Merrifield, Minnesota, United States

Start a hands-on career in manufacturing with paid training.

Join our team as a Press Operator and help produce high-quality metal components used by leading OEM manufacturers across multiple industries.

You’ll operate hydraulic punch presses, load materials, monitor production, and perform quality inspections to ensure every part meets specifications.

No experience required — we provide full training on equipment, processes, and quality standards.

Shifts Available:

  • Shift 15: 5:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday
  • Shift 16: 3:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday (+$1.25/hour shift differential)
  • Shift 21: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Friday – Sunday (+$3.50/hour shift differential)

Starting Rate of Pay:

  • $19.80 per hour base rate. Candidates with relevant experience may be eligible for base pay up to $20.80 per hour.

 

Day-to-day looks like:

  • Set up the press, including tooling changes and job preparation from work orders and blueprints
  • Load raw material or in-process parts and operate the press to run blanking, piercing, and forming operations
  • Check parts at required intervals using basic measuring tools like calipers and gauges
  • Record job progress and production data in the ERP system

Requirements

  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to use measurement tools (or willingness to learn)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for the majority of the shift
  • Lift and carry materials up to 100 lbs.
  • Bend, reach, and lift parts from waist to shoulder height frequently
  • Use hands for tool operation and press setup
  • Required PPE: hearing protection, eye protection, MET guard safety shoes

Benefits

  • $1,000 Hiring Bonus – Paid after 6 months of employment. Offer valid for select positions hired between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026.
  • Annual pay-for-performance increases
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Employer-paid life and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 24/7 on-site fitness center
  • Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.

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About Clow

Clow is a top provider of full-service stamping and fabrication of metal components. As a leader in Modern Metalworks, Clow operates from their state-of-the-art, 396,000-square-foot facility in Minnesota that houses an expansive range of equipment, enabling capabilities such as stamping, welding, laser cutting, machining, forming, and in-house tooling. Clow is proud to have earned several top supplier awards. Innovation through automation drives their competitive edge, beginning with 24 automated work centers accounting for 16% of their production capacity. Backed by passionate people and relationship-first values, Clow leads with integrity and manufactures with pride. That’s what makes Clow, Clow—a team that works together, thinks differently, and stands apart.

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