Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Manufacturing Production

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Lead Out at our Wellsville, PA location. The Lead Out works with the Press Operator to ensure metal meets in-house standards. The Lead Out inspects materials and sets up dies, bolsters, water boxes and cooling fans as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects aluminum as it comes out of press; informs the Press Operator of problems. Inspects metal for: tear out, die lines and pick up.
• Sets dies and bolsters in the die cradle, making sure they are lined up correctly.
• Assistswiththeset-upof water boxes, water pans, cooling fans, and other special requirements for various alloys.
• Sets up each job using carbon blocks, canisters, clamps, etc.
• Transfers metal as required.
• Changes gas bottles to full cylinders as needed and stores empty bottles in the gas house ensuring they have been secured properly.
• Regularly checks all equipment such as saws, cranes, torches, track, transfer arms, die oven, etc. Informs Foreman or Lead Person immediately of any problems or potential problems with equipment.
• Loads dies in the die oven as needed.
• Tears apart used dies, removing aluminum from back of die and putting bolsters away.
• Keeps all material and tolls out of walkways. Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the Press Department.
• Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.

Experience

• Previous metal inspection experience or a mechanical drafting background is preferred.
• Previous metal manufacturing experience is required.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work in a team setting and possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, utilize measuring equipment, and operate production equipment.
• 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.
• Regular attendance required.

Physical

• The employee is regularly required tostand.
• The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required tosit and usehands.
• 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.

Work Environment

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

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran, or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement

Required:

Yes

USD $19.25/Hr.

USD $22.52/Hr.