Lead Out

Pennex Aluminum Company•Wellsville, PA

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Lead Out at our Wellsville, PA location. The Lead Out works with the Press Operator to ensure metal meets in-house standards. The Lead Out inspects materials and sets up dies, bolsters, water boxes and cooling fans as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
Previous metal manufacturing experience is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
Must be able to work in a team setting and possess excellent communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints, utilize measuring equipment, and operate production equipment.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.
Regular attendance required.
Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

Previous metal inspection experience or a mechanical drafting background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects aluminum as it comes out of press; informs the Press Operator of problems. Inspects metal for: tear out, die lines and pick up.
Sets dies and bolsters in the die cradle, making sure they are lined up correctly.
Assists with the set-up of water boxes, water pans, cooling fans, and other special requirements for various alloys.
Sets up each job using carbon blocks, canisters, clamps, etc.
Transfers metal as required.
Changes gas bottles to full cylinders as needed and stores empty bottles in the gas house ensuring they have been secured properly.
Regularly checks all equipment such as saws, cranes, torches, track, transfer arms, die oven, etc. Informs Foreman or Lead Person immediately of any problems or potential problems with equipment.
Loads dies in the die oven as needed.
Tears apart used dies, removing aluminum from back of die and putting bolsters away.
Keeps all material and tolls out of walkways. Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the Press Department.
Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
Performs other duties as required.