Head Stretcher 1 (2nd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The Head Stretcher operates head-stretcher equipment and leads the tail stretcher in a high-paced aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment. The role also operates the extrusion press and related equipment, maintains proper settings, dies, and billet temperatures, handles billets, monitors extrusion speed, and inspects profiles for defects. The position includes performing die changes and routine press maintenance with guidance from the press lead or supervisor, completing production documentation, and promptly escalating safety, mechanical, and quality concerns. PPE compliance and close attention to safety, quality, and production schedules are essential. The work involves hot materials and noisy conditions; ambient temperatures can exceed 100°F, particularly in summer. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Friday from 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, and Saturday from 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The stated pay is $23.48; the final base salary may depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
Frequently bend, twist, and squat during die changes or material handling.
Stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours a day, and work extended hours.
Have manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination for handling profiles and tools.
Be able to work in hot and noisy environments.
No minimum education requirement; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Machine operator and metal extrusion experience.
Be punctual.

Responsibilities

Always adhere to safety procedures and policies.
Read, follow, and interpret planning and work-order instructions.
Verify part quantities and visually inspect parts for defects or damage.
Perform basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
Perform quality checks using calipers, squares, and similar tools.
Read and understand blueprints.
Use the intranet to locate process documents.
Operate the head stretcher and lead the tail stretcher.
Operate the extrusion press and related equipment, ensuring proper settings, dies, and billet temperatures.
Load and unload billets, monitor extrusion speed, and inspect profiles for defects.
Perform die changes and routine press maintenance with guidance from the press lead or supervisor.
Complete production documentation accurately and promptly.
Identify and promptly escalate safety, mechanical, or quality issues.
Give brake to the press operator.
Comply with PPE requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by a supervisor or manager.