Press Cell Lead - Earn $19-$24/hr!

Job Description

Job Title: Press Cell Lead
Location: Alexandria, MN
Compensation: $19.00-$24.00 per hour - paid weekly
Job Type: Temporary or Temp-to-hire About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Press Cell Lead for a leading manufacturing company located in Alexandria, MN. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information! What You'll Do as a Press Cell Lead:

• Lead and oversee press cell operations, ensuring efficient production, quality, and safety standards are met
• Operate and optimize press functions to maximize production rates, yields, and overall performance
• Set up and manage extrusion processes, including creating and maintaining extrusion process sheets (EPS)
• Monitor production systems (e.g., BizWare) and use calculations to adjust billet length and optimize output
• Coordinate and adjust press schedules based on production needs and priorities
• Inspect materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, tolerances, and surface quality
• Set up, operate, and maintain equipment including saws, die heaters, stretchers, and cranes
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure proper installation and care of tooling (e.g., saw blades, dies)
• Support and train team members while cross-training across all extrusion and press cell functions
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S standards and follow all safety procedures

What You Need to Bring Press Cell Lead:

• Prior leadership or lead-level experience required
• Strong experience with extrusion press operations and related manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret production data to verify rates, yields, and performance metrics
• Mechanical aptitude, including ability to weld and perform equipment setup and adjustments
• Ability to operate and safely use various equipment including cranes, saws, and stretchers
• Strong understanding of quality standards, material identification, and inspection processes
• Ability to schedule, prioritize, and adapt production operations as needed
• Familiarity with production systems and tools (e.g., BizWare, log calculations, process sheets)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work cross-functionally and train others in press cell operations

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay , access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business , we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to Apply?
Click "Apply Now" to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. If you have questions about the Press Cell Lead position, please contact our Alexandria jobs office directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at


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As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!