Entry Level Production
About the role
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with operations in over 40 countries and employs approximately 20,000 people globally. Founded in 1905, Hydro focuses on transforming natural resources into valuable products for various industries while prioritizing a safe and positive workplace for its 30,000 employees.
Responsibilities
- Operate various equipment.
- Inspect equipment daily for proper safety devices and report any safety concerns to leadership.
- Visually inspect work for defects.
- Remove billet from furnace, guide it onto press bed, and into billet container.
- Start ram to spread billet into container and force it through press.
- Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence to container walls.
- Start press run-out table and butt shears to guide extrusion from press and 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 with a furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through die.
- Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments like tape measure, calipers, height gauge, micrometers, etc.
- Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job.
- Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles.
- Ensure quality parts by visually inspecting parts and identifying obvious flaws or manufacturing problems.
- Sponsor and support Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
- Prior machinery experience a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
- Basic computer skills to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.
Qualifications
- Must have the ability to work well with all employees at all levels.
Skills
- Extrusion department knowledge.
- Machinery operation skills.
- Visual inspection techniques.
- Quality control procedures.
- Continuous Reliability Improvement practices.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions.
- Education Assistance.
- Bonus Plan Eligibility.
- Parental Leave.
Pay
$20.09/hour plus $1.50 shift differential on night shifts.
Schedule
Day shift, 12-hour continental schedules (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
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.
Contact Information
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com
Location
Entry Level Production
St. Augustine, FL, US, 32086