Entry Level Production

Overview

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business, with over 100 production sites in 40 countries and 20,000 employees. Since 1905, we have turned natural resources into valuable products for customers, focusing on a safe, high‑quality workplace for all our employees.

• 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 differential on night shift.

Day 12‑hr shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) continental schedule.

• Operate various extrusion equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure safety devices are in place and report 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 adhesion to the container walls.
• Start the press run, use the out‑table and butt shears to guide the extrusion from the press and trim flash.
• Pull the extrusion along the conveyor to the racking table.
• Spray the die with lubricant, caustic, oils, blocks, and mandrels.
• Record data such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• Operate extrusion press equipment that ejects hot billets into the press chamber for the ram to force through die.
• Inspect or measure using precision 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.
• Ensure quality parts by visually inspecting parts and identifying manufacturing problems.
• Support Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
• Prior machinery experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing 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.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the job requirements. 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.

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St. Augustine, FL, US 32086

Production

Packers

Permanent

This position will be posted until filled.