What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Trainee 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.
Job 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
Starting Rate of pay: $18.00
Shifts Available and Hours: Night Shift
7pm-7am
4x4 schedule
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts die changes efficiently to optimize uptime through preparedness and effective communication with other press crew TM’s.
- Ensures correct tooling is ready and staged for next die change.
- Safely optimizes die change times (1-minute).
- Leave the oncoming shift tooling to make the next scheduled die change.
- Ensures die setup is prepared and ready in a timely manner before order end.
- Ensures all tooling is placed safely in designated racks to prevent storage of tooling on the floor and press organization.
- Guides material out of the platen safely, as needed, with strong communication and alliance with press operator.
- Reports any visual defects as noticed on the material during the extrusion process.
- Relieves press and saw crews for breaks as needed or directed.
- Collaborates with head-stretcher by aligning material on table as needed to help effectiveness of flow.
- Productively collaborates with the saw crew as needed to help stack material and improve uptime as directed by frontline leadership – short cuts, faster profiles etc.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Ability to follow directions.
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (preferred)
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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