Press - Tail Stretcher (1st Shift - 7am - 3:30pm)

MI Metals Inc•Smyrna, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a tail stretcher machine in a manufacturing environment. The role requires adherence to all company policies, procedures, and quality standards, with a strong emphasis on safety. The operator will use walking beams to move metal, monitor its temperature, and place it into stretcher jaws. They will inspect and stretch the metal using appropriate tools and equipment to ensure it meets specifications for straightness. The operator will then remove the metal and place it on the next set of walking arms/belts leading to the saw. Maintaining a clean work area and monitoring equipment for potential issues are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Adherent to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management
Comply to all safety guidelines put into place by MI Metals
Ensures that Machine that is being operated is in a safe working order
Uses walking beams to bring the metal across the table after it has been extruded
Check the temperature of the metal to ensure hot metal is not being stretched
Places metal into stretcher jaws
Inspect the metal with a measuring device to determine how the metal must be stretched
Stretches the metal with appropriate tools and equipment, and inspects to ensure a proper stretch has been performed and metal is straight
Remove the metal from the stretcher jaws and place onto next set of walking arms/belts that lead to the saw
Standing and walking for the majority of the shift
Frequent use of hands for handling, gripping, and operating controls
Frequent reaching with hands and arms
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Lifting requirements: Up to 50 pounds independently
Lifting requirements: Up to 100 pounds with assistance or team lift
Ability to hear, speak, and see clearly, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Willingness and ability to work overtime, including weekends, as required
Safety glasses
Hearing protection (ear plugs)
Gloves
Long pants
Steel-toed shoes

Responsibilities

Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, quality, and customer service standards.
Identify and report safety hazards in the workplace to management.
Comply with all safety guidelines.
Ensure the machine being operated is in safe working order.
Use walking beams to move metal across the table after extrusion.
Check the temperature of the metal to ensure hot metal is not being stretched.
Place metal into stretcher jaws.
Inspect metal with a measuring device to determine stretching requirements.
Stretch metal with appropriate tools and equipment, ensuring a proper stretch and straightness.
Remove metal from stretcher jaws and place it onto the next set of walking arms/belts.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area.
Follow all safety rules and practices and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
Monitor equipment during operation to identify potential mechanical issues.