Extrusion Press Operator

Intex•Garden City, MI

About The Position

The Extrusion Press Operator reviews schedules and prints work orders, verifies dies and die-oven temperatures, and operates the press and log furnace. The operator checks extrusion dimensions using measuring tools, records findings, stretches extrusions as needed, and enters production data in EPICS. The role also includes completing assigned training, following required safety practices, and performing additional duties assigned by the department supervisor or manager. Duties and responsibilities may be changed or reassigned for reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The position requires punctuality, excellent attendance, and the physical ability to perform assigned work. It may involve prolonged sitting, walking, standing, bending, stretching, kneeling, reaching (including overhead), and other movements; continuous lifting of up to 75 pounds from the floor to an average waist-high platform; use of hand tools and instruments; and working in extreme temperatures. The operator must wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, earplugs, and gloves. Commuting to multiple company facilities and personnel may be required as needed. The stated schedule is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Friday, six days per week. Training covers PPE and safety rules, press operations and controls, work orders, die ovens, loading dies into the press, stretching extrusions, quality-check procedures, measuring tools, and entering production data in EPICS.

Requirements

Working experience in a manufacturing facility.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must have excellent attendance and work ethic.
Physical ability to perform assigned duties, including extensive standing and walking, extensive bending, kneeling, or squatting, and continuous lifting up to 75 pounds from the floor to an average waist-high platform.
Ability to use various hand tools and instruments.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of extrusion press experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Review schedules and print work orders.
Verify that dies and the temperatures used in the die oven are correct.
Operate the press and log furnace.
Check extrusion dimensions with measuring tools and document findings.
Stretch extrusions as needed.
Enter production data in EPICS.
Attend and complete company or outsourced training as assigned.
Wear required PPE and follow safety rules and practices.
Perform additional duties assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
Commute to multiple company facilities and personnel as needed.
Engage in self-learning to keep up with industry trends, safety, and company information as needed.