Extrusion Press Operator

Overview

Under general supervision, stretch, saw and stack material in accordance with specified operating procedures and instructions. Maintain appropriate records and documentation including work orders, billet and saw sheets. Load age ovens and start ovens to appropriate time cycle and temperature.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for following all safety rules and reporting any safety violations to supervisor. When able correct the safety violation immediately.
2. Monitor extrusion on cooling table and operate stretchers in accordance with specified operating instructions. Check items such as badge dimensions, angles, flatness, wall thickness etc;
Understanding of drawing (print) is essential to performing this job.
3. Cut extrusions to specified length according to job instructions and stack on cart for transport to next operation.
4. Prepare proper documentation, including work orders, travelers, etc; assuring that paperwork is distributed appropriately, and the next operator has sufficient data and instructions.
5. Maintain appropriate records and documentation including production reports, control plans, and charts.
6. Read and interpret work order, instructions, and any attached job operations prior to beginning job, ensuring that all associates are informed of any special instructions which need to be followed.
7. Help in other departments as needed and/or requested, including fabrication, anodizing, and packing departments.
8. Forklift training and operation required.
9. Operate automatic loader to place billet onto storage table and load into billet furnace.
10. Responsible to know different alloys and sizes making sure the appropriate type and size is being used.
11. Assist press operator with set up, die changes and cleanup of used tooling as necessary while wearing the appropriate PPE.
12. Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintain 6S standards.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience and Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to six months related experience and/or training in extrusion procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and route sheets.
Ability to work effectively with tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pins, feeler gauges, squares, calculators, and other miscellaneous measuring instruments and small tools.
Ability to operate both stretchers and assist press operator in all functions when necessary.
Ability to work in a mechanically oriented environment, following applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, advocating team concept and participative management style.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities and individuals at various levels within and outside the organization.
Must be a team player and work well within a group