What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator--Nights position at Wolverine Industries?
Description:
- Managing the operation of the press on each order given.
- Running to production schedule and driving improvement on rates, recovery, and uptime/cycle time.
- Checking primary dimensions at break out and every 10 billets thereafter. Utilize thermal management training to ensure properties are met.
- Die changes and bolster changes, ensuring correct die and bolster are loaded according to written processes.
- Set up exit table for extruded material to successfully transfer from lead out to run out table.
- Maintain set up throughout entire process.
- Cut extrusion at proper lead location prior to transfer onto high heat table, ensure a clean transfer.
- Keep platen area and north pit/floor clear of debris, slag etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Experience as an aluminum extrusion press operator preferred with comparable skills considered in qualification criteria.
- Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- Good communication skills
- Always compliant with all safety guidelines.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Attend all safety and production trainings.
Essential Physical Functions:
- Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to perform physical tasks that are repetitive.
- Ability to do work requiring standing with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
- Ability to lift, move parts and equipment up to 100 pounds in a team lift.
- Able to work 12 hour shifts primarily standing.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, creed, sex, disability, marital status, citizenship status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
