Entry Level Production

Overview

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with a focus on a safe and good workplace for our employees in more than 140 locations.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

$20.09/hour plus $1.50 shift diff on night shift.

Day and Night 12-hour shift continental schedules - (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).

• Operate various equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press bed, and into billet container.
• Start ram that spreads billet into container and forces it through press.
• Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
• Start press run - out table and butt shears to guide extrusion from press, and to trim flash.
• Pull extrusion along conveyor to racking table.
• Spray die with lubricant and caustic, and oil blocks and mandrels.
• Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• May operate extrusion press equipped with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through die.
• Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gauge, micrometers, etc.
• Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand.
• Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot aluminum profiles.
• Responsible for quality parts, including visual inspection for obvious flaws or manufacturing problems.
• Sponsor and support Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Prior machinery experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills required to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided.
• Must have ability to communicate; work well with all employees at all levels.
• Willingness to learn new processes; work with limited supervision.

Equal opportunities

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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recru

St. Augustine, FL, US, 32086

Production

Crew A

Permanent

This position will be posted until filled.

Why Hydro?

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world s most pressing issues. Whether you re working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.