Lead Out

Pennex Aluminum Company • Wellsville, PA

23h • 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED