Press Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company

12h•$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. Must be able to work any of the following shifts: Monday through Thursday: 8pm to 6am 6am to 6pm (This shift would work 3 days one week, 4 days the next and includes every other weekend.)

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 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
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
Must have regular attendance

Nice To Haves

Previous hydraulic press operation or minimum of metal machining experience preferred

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
Watches 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
Utilizes calipers, micrometers, squares, and gages to inspect parts per customer requirements, part specific work instructions, and Aluminum Association Standards
Assists 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
Reports 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
Adjusts billet length to optimize yield, productivity, end scrap, and desired run out length.
Regularly checks 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, ensures proper lock-out / tag-out procedures are followed
Fills out any necessary paperwork during shift
Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assist with general housekeeping of the Press Department
Follows Company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices
Performs other duties as assigned