Extrusion Lead

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85043
Career area:
Production Department:
Packing
Job Type: Permanent
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This position will be posted until filled

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Oversees press operation to include safety, safety training, housekeeping, quality, career and performance counseling of the press crews and die/profile optimization.

• Promoting an environment where we are doing things safely is the highest priority.
• Ensures all employees fulfill their HSE responsibilities and sets an example for the team to follow.
• Actively participates in workplace and behavioral observations.
• Provides health and safety training to the team, ensuring the understanding of how to safely perform each task.
• Lead accident/incident reviews and develop corrective actions.
• Constantly monitor environmental, health and safety performance to ensure continual improvement.
• Identify hazards in the workplace to eliminate or reduce risks as far as possible.
• Continually drive housekeeping initiative and improvements.
• Responsible for his/her own health, security and safety and shall cooperate and contribute to the creation of a safe, secure and healthy working environment and to the achievement of the Company’s environmental obligations and goals.
• Conducts monthly safety training.
• Completes a minimum of one WOC per week per press. Audits and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Audits and enforce good housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Cross-trains employees develop staff that can cover all positions when needed.
• Hold daily meetings to review safety, production and housekeeping issues with employees.
• Update and maintain daily production board information at assigned press.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must clearly understand and enforce parameters stated in the LPL/SCS card instructions.
• Makes recommendations to die/profile optimization to maximize production and minimize scrap (extrusion speed, temperatures and billet length).
• Must demonstrate a sense of professionalism and possess a positive attitude among all personnel.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Complies with company safety and housekeeping specifications.
• Communicates and works well with fellow employees of all levels in a Team effort.
• Comply with lockout/tag out procedures.
• Monitors operating supplies to ensure production needs are met and not interrupted.
• Has read and understands work instructions for all operations in the extrusion department.
• Complies with confined space/permit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in extrusion setup and machine operation. Will consider related training at an accredited technical center, etc.
• Must read and understand all work and safety instructions relevant to their specific position.
• Must read and understand quality system operating procedures relevant to DMR, corrective and preventive action.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.(can accommodate).
• Must be able to understand and deliver basic commands in English.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.