Press Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company•Leetonia, OH

17h•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Press Operator in our Leetonia, OH location. This position is responsible for the setting the billet length, furnace temperature controls, and press speed for optimum production and quality. The Press Operator watches metal for quality issues, such as pick up, tear out and die lines. This position makes appropriate adjustments to operating set-up to try to correct issues and reports problems to supervisor and management to improve productivity and quality. The Press Operator regularly checks all equipment reporting and immediately reports any problems to supervisor. This is a 12 hour AM or PM shift. Our company will be observing Winter Break from December 24th through January 1 to allow our team time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays with loved ones. During this period, interviews and application reviews will be temporarily paused and resume on January 2, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of experience and/or training as a press operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to operate tow motor, function independently or in a team environment
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Regular attendance required
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous hydraulic press operation or minimum of metal machining experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting billet length, billet temperature, ram speed, quench system set-up, and other Press Set points for optimum production and quality per recipe
Watch metal for quality problems, such as pick up, tear out and die lines.
Make appropriate changes to the process set up to correct and eliminate defects.
Report problems to Foreman, Supervisor, and QA Inspector
Utilize calipers, micrometers, squares, and gages to inspect parts per customer requirements, part specific work instructions, and Aluminum Association Standards
Assist with set ups, tear downs and changeovers of tooling.
Check die tooling to ensure proper set-up prior to the start of the next order
Report on die performance after an order is complete to the Die Shop for proper repair or polishing.
Document any issues or problems per Work Instructions
Adjust billet length to optimize yield, productivity, end scrap, and desired run out length.
Regularly check all equipment and report any possible problems to the Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians
Before turning press over to maintenance for repairs and/or assisting with performing yourself, make sure proper lock-out / tag-out procedures are followed
Fills out any necessary paperwork during shift
Maintain a neat and orderly work area and assist with general housekeeping of the Press Department
Follow Company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices
Performs other duties as assigned