What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multilingual Mentor position at Hydro?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Location: Yankton, SD
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave
Shift: 7am-3pm Continental Shift
Job Responsibilities:
- Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
- Implement, sponsor, and support all continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
- Follow and enforce all safety protocols - lead by example and instruct new hires to the same standards.
- Ensure new hires are aware of and follow our “Code of Conduct” and any established behavioral standards.
- Facilitate the formal new hire onboarding process.
- Provide general or specific assistance to new employees so they gain an understanding of what they need to know to succeed in their job and role.
- Serve as a positive role model, modelling desired behavior e.g., professionalism, positive can-do attitude, speaking up, being an initiator, patience, respectfulness, and tolerance.
- Develop a professional relationship with new hires that is maintained during the first 6-months of employment.
- Assist in training new hires to standard work and with their designated trainers.
- Provide effective feedback communication with Lead Mentor and HR.
- Perform daily touch audits with new team members.
- Provide early detection of performance gaps and collaboration with Lead Mentor and HR on effective corrective action for new hires.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Ability to work 8, 10, 12 hour rotating shifts depending on shift availability, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Previous manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply).
- Ability to perform basic computer application skills.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure.
- Ability to communicate (both written & verbal) and work well with all employees at all levels, willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.
- Minimum two (2) years of manufacturing in plant experience preferred.
- Good Safety & Attendance records (No Active Warnings).
- General knowledge of remelt, extrusion, paint, fabrication and packing operations.
- Basic proficiency in or ability to learn computer skills, e.g., Microsoft 365 suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.
- Must be willing and able to work other shifts as necessary.
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
At Hydro We care about our People!
We care about Safety!
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.
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