Extrusion Lead

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Oversees press operation to include safety, safety training, housekeeping, quality, career and performance counseling of the press crews and die/profile optimization.

Responsibilities

• Promotes an environment where doing things safely is the highest priority.
• Ensures all employees fulfill their HSE responsibilities and sets an example for the team to follow.
• Participates in workplace and behavioral observations.
• Provides health and safety training to the team, ensuring the understanding of how to safely perform each task.
• Led accident/incident reviews and develop corrective actions.
• Continually monitors environmental, health and safety performance to ensure continual improvement.
• Identifies hazards in the workplace to eliminate or reduce risks as far as possible.
• Continually drives housekeeping initiative and improvements.
• Responsible for his/her own health, security and safety and shall cooperate and contribute to the creation of a safe, secure and healthy working environment and to the achievement of the Company’s environmental obligations and goals.
• Conducts monthly safety training.
• Audits and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Audits and enforce good housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Cross-trains employees to develop staff that can cover all positions when needed.
• Hold daily meetings to review safety, production and housekeeping issues with employees.
• Update and maintain daily production board information at assigned press.
• Makes recommendations to die/profile optimization to maximize production and minimize scrap (extrusion speed, temperatures and billet length).
• Communicates and works well with fellow employees of all levels in a Team effort.
• Complies with company safety and housekeeping specifications.
• Monitors operating supplies to ensure production needs are met and not interrupted.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in extrusion setup and machine operation.
• Will consider related training at an accredited technical center, etc.
• Must read and understand all work and safety instructions relevant to their specific position.
• Must read and understand quality system operating procedures relevant to DMR, corrective and preventive action.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

• Must clearly understand and enforce parameters stated in the LPL/SCS card instructions.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must comply with company safety and housekeeping specifications.
• Must comply with lockout/tag out procedures.
• Must be able to understand and deliver basic commands in English.

Skills

• Professionalism
• Positive attitude

Benefits

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

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Company Information

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. As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.