Entry Level Production

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 30,000 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

Starting rate of pay: $20.09 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential on night shift.

Day and night 12‑hr 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 (e.g., guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Remove billet from furnace, guide it along the extrusion press conveyor onto the press bed, and into the billet container.
• Start the ram that spreads the billet into the container and forces it through the press.
• Regulate the rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
• Start the press run‑out table and butt shears to guide extrusion from the press and trim flash.
• Pull extrusion along the conveyor to the racking table.
• Spray die with lubricant and caustic, oil blocks, and mandrels.
• Record data such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• May operate extrusion press equipment equipped with a furnace that ejects hot billets into the press chamber for the ram to force through the 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 aluminium profiles.
• Responsible for quality parts within the scope of responsibilities; visually inspect parts and identify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems.
• Support all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Career area:
Production
Department:
Crew A
Job type:
Permanent
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This position will be posted until filled

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.