Extrusion Helper (3rd Shift)

MI Metals•Smyrna, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position on the 3rd shift. The Extrusion Helper will assist press operators and follow instructions to accomplish department goals. This role involves operating machinery, preparing equipment, and ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of materials during the extrusion process. Accurate documentation of all extruded orders is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust in a manufacturing environment.
Must wear appropriate PPE at all times (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, ear protection).

Responsibilities

Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards.
Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management.
Comply with all safety guidelines.
Assist press operators and follow instructions to accomplish department goals.
Ensure that the machine being operated is in a safe working order.
Power up log oven/extrusion press and pullers.
Look at press schedule and prepare billet oven and press accordingly.
Once die is put into press by lead man, begin to lead die out by building pressure on press.
Ensure that metal is safely being transferred from press to pullers and then onto cooling table.
At the end of each extrusion, make sure that the butt of the billet is properly sheared off.
Ensure that Maximum pounds per hour are being achieved.
Verify that run out of metal will accommodate finished saw cut length with proper end scrap needed.
Document all orders extruded into press report and enter everything into our EPICS system on the computer.
Power down log oven, extrusion press and pullers.