Press Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company•Wellsville, PA

10d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Press Operator at our Wellsville, PA location. The Press Operator operates a hydraulic extrusion press and an extrusion puller in a safe and efficient manner. The Press Operator ensures that the proper quality and highest productivity standards are met. This is a day shift position working from 7am to 7pm on rotating days and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of experience and/or training
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply learned information to situations or circumstances using sound judgement.
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 deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate tow motor, function independently or in a team environment.
Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.
Thrives in a fast-paced, goal driven environment.
Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments.
Must have regular attendance.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer previous hydraulic press operation or minimum of metal machining experience

Responsibilities

Sets billet length, furnace temperature controls, ram speed, and puller program for optimum production and quality.
Inspects metal for quality problems, such as pick up, tear out, and die lines. Makes appropriate changes to operating set up to correct quality defects.
Reports ongoing production and quality problems to Foremen and Lead Person to improve productivity/quality.
Assists lead out position with set ups, tear downs, and changeovers.
Rolls logs when needed to ensure continuity of production.
Minimizes downtime during die changeovers, ensures that the bolster and next die are ready for production.
Ensures lead out knows what the next die change is, when it will be needed, and of any outlying tasks required to complete set up.
Changes dummy blocks as directed by management.
Doublechecks dies and bolsters to ensure they are set up properly before starting production.
Assists with set up of water boxes, water pans, cooling fans, and any other special requirements for various alloys.
Checks all equipment regularly, reporting any possible problems to the Shift Foreman or Lead Person immediately.
Completes daily Press Operator preventative maintenance (PM) and fills out PM checklist.
Performs all safety measures, including lock out/tag out before turning press over to maintenance and/or assisting with maintenance repairs. Makes certain that all maintenance procedures can be performed safely.
Fills out any necessary paperwork during shift.
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 assigned.