Extrusion Press Operator

Extrusion Press Operator

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as an Extrusion Press Operator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Glens Falls, NY. We're here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We'll help you get where you want to be.

$22–$23/hr

M-F 6am-2:30pm

• Competitive pay rate with consistent weekday hours.
• Opportunity to work with an industry leader known for safety and quality.
• Supportive team environment with collaboration across production, quality, and engineering departments.
• Commitment to high standards in quality, safety, and employee well-being.

• Operating furnaces, casting equipment, presses, and powder processing machinery based on production orders and specifications.
• Charging furnaces with raw materials, alloys, and scrap; blending and preparing metal powders to meet requirements.
• Monitoring and adjusting process parameters (temperature, pressure, compaction, chemical composition) for consistent product quality.
• Pouring molten metal into molds and operating presses to compact powdered metals.
• Inspecting products for dimensional accuracy, density, surface quality, and conformance using precision measuring tools.
• Using hand tools, power tools, and saws to cut metal as needed.
• Performing routine inspections, crucible changeovers, cleaning, and basic maintenance on furnaces and related equipment.
• Assembling billets, including welding, and recording production data in work orders and ERP systems.
• Operating cranes, hoists, or forklifts to safely move materials and finished products.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area, following all safety and environmental regulations.
• Supporting fine scheduling, preventive maintenance, and ISO 9001/14001 management system processes.

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Possess prior experience in foundry operations, powdered metal processing, or industrial manufacturing (preferred).
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate, adjust, and maintain industrial equipment.
• Can read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Are proficient with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Show strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
• Can work in hot, noisy, and physically demanding environments, stand/bend/perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Are able to wear and maintain required PPE, including respirators, heat-resistant clothing, and eye/face protection.

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Extrusion Press Operator today!