Press Operator

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Press Operator at our Wellsville, PA location. The Press Operator operates a hydraulic extrusion press and an extrusion puller in a safe and efficient manner ensuring proper quality and highest productivity standards are met. This is a night shift position from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends.

• Responsible for setting billet length, furnace temperature controls, ram speed and puller program for optimum production and quality.
• Watch metal for quality problems such as pick-up, tear-out and die lines; make appropriate changes to the operating set‑up to try to correct issues. Report problems and work with Foremen and Lead Person to improve productivity and quality.
• Assist lead out position with set‑ups, tear‑downs and changeovers.
• Roll logs when needed.
• Minimize downtime during die changeover by having bolster and next die ready for production.
• Ensure lead out knows what the next die change is, when it is, and what is needed to complete set‑up.
• Change dummy blocks as directed by management.
• Check dies and bolsters to ensure set‑up is proper before starting a job.
• Assist with set‑up of water boxes, water pans, cooling fans and other special requirements for various alloys.
• Regularly check all equipment; report immediately any possible problems to the Shift Foreman or Lead Person.
• Complete daily Press Operator preventative maintenance (PM) and fill out the PM checklist.
• Before turning press over to maintenance for repairs or assisting with performing yourself, make sure power is off on press and the computer.
• Fill out any necessary paperwork during shift.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and assist with general housekeeping of the press department.
• Follow company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One or more years of experience and/or training.
• Prefer previous hydraulic press operation or minimum of metal machining 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 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• 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 and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self‑driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.
• Attentive to details and follow through on assigned tasks and commitments.
• Must have regular attendance.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsor ships are not available.

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state‑of‑the‑art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets—including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity.…