Head Stretcher

About the role

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Head Stretcher at our Wellsville, PA location. The Head Stretcher operates a hydraulic stretcher/clamp to straighten and stretch aluminum extrusions to meet customer requirements. This is for our night shift.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stretching a quality product; inspects for dents, bends, scratches, die lines, and other defects.
• Reports all problems/defects to the Shift Foreman or Lead Person.
• Uses blocks and gauges when needed.
• Regularly checks all equipment and ensures that equipment is maintained in safe working order.
• Informs Foreman or Lead Person immediately of any problems with equipment.
• Responsible for keeping metal spaced on the cooling table properly and keeping the stretcher table full for the saw crew.
• Rolls logs to storage/staging area and paints them as required.
• Assists the saw crew to maintain production.
• Stages empty baskets and ensures they are ready for saw operation.
• Keeps all material and tools out of walkways.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the press department.
• Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• Experience operating equipment or working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment or in a team environment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorships are not available.
• Regular attendance required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Pay

Posted pay range: $19.25 – $22.52 per hour.