Press Operator

Scope:

Perform functions to provide manufacturing production with sufficient operation of the extrusion press. Able to work in a team environment changing job function thru out a shift. Work in an open-air facility hot/cold. Perform duties to set up, adjust, and operate an aluminum extrusion press, quality lab, drive a lift-truck and its peripherals to extrude aluminum in specified products, determining appropriate settings and operational sequences, within the limitations of standard methods and procedures. Troubleshoot press operation in areas relating to manufacturing problem resolution and process improvement, working within the limits of established policies.

Essential Functions:

• Work from schedules, production orders, prints and specifications. Verify alloy and length of billet and set heater controls to proper specifications
• Operation of the press with require multifunction operation of multiple control panels in sequence to ensure proper operation.
• Make adjustments to press and peripheral equipment to set-up product layout guides and tooling and set and adjust parameters to ensure the material meets customers specs.
• Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Assist in the process examination and quality documentation and determine causes for problems, root cause analysis and recommend solutions follow up to help establish product & customer issues.
• Assist in Press Equipment validations, safety and quality audits.
• Able to work in a non air-conditioned shop environment. Hot in the Summer, cold in the Winter.
• Able to work in a team environment reacting to production conditions and routinely changing job functions.
• Can work overtime including weekends. Scheduled day off could fluctuate.
• Able to keep up with normal production requirements while using proper body mechanics and working in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions and the ability to use a calculator. Ability to use measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers and heat probes, where interpretation is required.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend reference material such as production orders, prints and specifications
• Ability to exercise judgment to set up, adjust and operate an aluminum extrusion press and itsperipherals to extrude aluminum is specified shapes, determining appropriate settings and operational sequences
• Excellent mental and visual attention to monitor extrusion operations involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic proficiency in computers.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members

Preferred Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Certified Production Technician
• Strong understanding of mechanical components
• LEAN manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of HSE regulations
• Knowledge of basic material sciences, metallurgy, aluminum.
• Ability to think critically and theoretically Certified Production Technician
• Strong understanding of mechanical components
• LEAN manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of HSE regulations
• Knowledge of basic material sciences, metallurgy, aluminum.
• Ability to think critically and theoretically