Extrusion Press Operator I

Description

Under general supervision, the employee stretches, saws, and stacks material in accordance with specified operating procedures. The role also requires maintaining records such as work orders, billets and saw sheets, and loading and operating ovens to the proper time cycles and temperatures.

• Follow all safety rules and report or correct any safety violations.
• Monitor extrusion on the cooling table and operate stretchers, checking dimensions, angles, flatness, and wall thickness while interpreting drawings.
• Cut extrusions to the specified length and stack them on carts for transport to the next operation.
• Prepare and distribute documentation like work orders and travelers, ensuring the next operator has the necessary data.
• Maintain production records, control plans, and charts accurately.
• Read and interpret work orders and instructions, informing associates of any special requirements.
• Assist other departments such as fabrication, anodizing, and packing when needed.
• Operate a forklift, requiring prior training.
• Run the automatic loader to place billets onto the storage table and load them into the furnace.
• Identify and use the correct alloy types and sizes for each job.
• Support the press operator with setup, die changes, and tooling cleanup while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Keep the work area, equipment, and supplies neat and orderly, maintaining 6S standards.

Requirements

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, combined with one to six months of related extrusion experience or equivalent training; prior manufacturing experience is desirable. Candidates should be able to quickly learn and follow documented procedures.

Applicants must be proficient at reading blueprints and drawings, and skilled with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. They should be capable of operating stretchers, assisting press operators, adhering to safety guidelines, fostering effective team relationships, and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills as collaborative team players.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance