Press Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate the extrusion press while maintaining good quality that meets Almag's quality standards.
• Keep track of equipment performance and ensure press is well tuned, and temperatures are being properly managed from billet oven to press exit temperatures.
• Monitor runout efficiency such as length, speed, and finish.
• Reference work orders to ensure press is running at the optimal speeds to maximize productivity.
• Ensure billet zone temperatures are setup, monitored and maintained throughout the runs.
• Mark extrusions accordingly if temperatures do not meet requirements.
• Die management - Ensure all necessary tooling is available at the beginning and throughout shift.
• Load dies into press and ensure presses are not waiting for die changes.
• Ensure dies are not loaded too early or too late.
• Ensure die temperatures are maintained when dies are loaded and removed from the ovens.
• Communicate directly with the team leads/maintenance team if any mechanical breakdowns or issues are encountered.
• Ensure proper billets/logs are in the ovens and monitor the supply to keep press going.
• Ensure average speeds are followed based on information contained on work orders. If deviations occur, ensure note is made in EPICS and Team Lead is notified.
• Enter all downtime, die fails, quality issues, and schedule adherence notes in EPICS.
• Check notes in EPICS and view drawings throughout the shift to ensure work orders are followed correctly.
• Check the run out on the second billet produced. Report to Team Lead if billet length scheduled is inappropriate and have it changed to improve yield.
• Ensure sufficient spacing is kept between extrusion pieces on the cooling table to make sure proper cooling is maintained.
• Ensure proper feeding of the extrusion into puller jaws.
• Notify maintenance/team lead if any issues occur.
• Maintain quality checks at front end of press during operation and continuously throughout the shift.
• Ensure press samples are properly labelled and kept together for traceability.
• Take press samples after the first billet and verify dimensions and surface finish according to drawings in EPICs.
• Ensure all billets and alloys used are accounted for in EPICS and documented accurately.
• Check finish and dimensions on extrusions at the required frequency.
• Complete press Ascona scans as required.
• Must have knowledge and ability to operate all equipment at saw and stretcher.

Requirements

• High school Diploma with some technical background and mechanical aptitude. Extrusion experience is an asset.
• 1-2 years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of machinery and ability to read drawings is an asset. Willing to train.
• Willing to train and develop as a saw operator / inspector, stretcher operator and die preparation operator as understating these jobs and their impact is critical to developing as a competent press operator.
• Basic computer skills including MS Windows is required.
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension.
• Ability to lift up-to 50lbs independently, and ability to lift up-to 100lbs in collaboration with a team member.
• Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS is an asset.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Education Assistance Program
• Social Events
• Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
• Internal Growth and Development
• Health and Dental
• Life and AD&D
• Vision
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Pay

The expected hourly rate for this position is $22.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.