Press Operator

PRESS OPERATORS NEEDED

DECATUR AL

1st & 3rd shift available

12 hour shifts 6-6 (2/2/3 schedule)


Job Duties:

• Managing the operation of the press on each order given.
• Running to production schedule and driving improvement on rates, recovery, and uptime/cycle time.
• Checking primary dimensions at break out and every 10 billets thereafter. Utilize thermal management training to ensure properties are met.
• Die changes and bolster changes, ensuring correct die and bolster are loaded according to written processes.
• Set up exit table for extruded material to successfully transfer from lead out to run out table.
• Maintain set up throughout entire process.
• Cut extrusion at proper lead location prior to transfer onto high heat table, ensure a clean transfer.
• Keep platen area and north pit/floor clear of debris, slag etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience as an aluminum extrusion press operator preferred with comparable skills considered in qualification criteria.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Good communication skills
• Always compliant with all safety guidelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Attend all safety and production trainings.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that are repetitive.
• Ability to do work requiring standing with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
• Ability to lift, move parts and equipment up to 100 pounds in a team lift.

Able to work 12 hour shifts primarily standing