Extrusion Press Operator

Under general supervision, operate aluminum extrusion press at maximum efficiency with a minimum of downtime. Responsible for maintaining extruded finish, dimensional tolerances, and proper exit temperature of metal. Maintain appropriate records and documentation including production reports, die reports and run work orders and Keyence data.

Responsible for following all safety rules and reporting any safety violations to supervisor. When able correct the safety violation immediately.
1. Operate press at maximum efficiency with a minimum of downtime. Maintain an acceptable extruded finish.
2. Change extrusion dies, follow dispatch order sequence, use proper bolster and support tooling.
3. Maintain proper exit temperature of metal, using Williamson, probes or thermo devices to monitor.
4. Maintain appropriate records and documentation including production reports, Keyence data, charts, die reports, and supply appropriate samples with lead ends.
5. Must be able to navigate between business operating systems; Infor, Share Point.
6. Set and maintain temperature controls to the temperature specified on the work instructions.
7. Start equipment at beginning of shift, if not already on; equipment such as press, water tower, billet heater and nitrogen unit. Shut down equipment at end of shift if applicable.
8. Check and monitor drawing dimensions, badge dimensions, wall thickness, angles, flatness and all other dimensions on the drawing. Calculate unspecified tolerances according to standard tolerance chart.
9. Know different types of ingot alloys and sizes; make sure the appropriate type is being used and filling out Billet Audit sheet accordingly.
10. Monitor extrusion as it is released from press, transferring on cooling table leaving appropriate space between lineals.
11. Forklift training and operation required.
12. Operate automatic loader to place billet onto billet storage table and load into billet furnace.
13. Capable of performing all functions of press crew.

Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion. Maintain 6S standards

Education and/or Experience and Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to six months related experience and/or training in much operation; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, route sheets and understand tolerance calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, pins, feeler gauges, squares, protractors, comparators and calculators.
• Strong understanding of the extrusion processes, capabilities and ability to apply that knowledge.
• Ability to work in a mechanically oriented environment, following applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
• Possess organization skills to maintain necessary documentation of work processes including records and reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must have an eye for detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, advocating team concept and participative management style. Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities and individuals at various levels within and outside the organization.