Bender Operator

Hydro•Sidney, OH

About The Position

Hydro Extrusions is hiring a Bender Operator in a manufacturing environment. The role is on the 3rd shift, with a $1.00 per hour shift premium and a starting rate of $23.03 per hour. The operator is expected to maintain a productivity and efficiency rating of 85%, stop production and contact the Supervisor when quality problems are detected, and keep the work area clean and safe. Employees must be willing to cross-train on other plant jobs as needed. Overtime may be required with little or no prior notification. The role requires frequent lifting of approximately 20–50 pounds during an eight- to ten-hour shift. New hires must successfully complete a 90-day orientation period. Hydro describes itself as a global aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and 20,000 employees, and notes its broader focus on a safe and good workplace.

Requirements

Manufacturing environment experience is required.
A high school diploma is required.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers in written and verbal form.
Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Frequently lift approximately 20–50 pounds during an eight- to ten-hour shift.
Successfully complete a 90-day orientation period.
Follow plant-wide safety procedures at all times.
Read and write small numbers and letters and perform arithmetic calculations.
Perform several tasks simultaneously and respond quickly to problems in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make minor offset adjustments.
Knowledge of quality standards, specifications, and requirements.
Knowledge of safety procedures, including entry procedure.
Ability to load and unload.
Knowledge of machine recovery procedures for error conditions.
Ability to complete process control checks.
Basic troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a productivity and efficiency rating of 85%.
Stop production and contact the Supervisor when quality problems are detected.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow plant-wide safety procedures.
Cross-train on other jobs throughout the plant as needed.
Perform the job during an eight- to ten-hour shift and lift approximately 20–50 pounds frequently.
Complete the 90-day orientation period.