2nd Shift Extrusion Utility

Pries Enterprises Inc; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Attendance Bonuses

Personal Days

Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

Continued Education Opportunities

Job summary

Pries Enterprises Inc. is recruiting for an Extrusion Utility Operator on the 2nd shift to support our fast-paced extrusion production. The role involves coordinating die and alloy changes, assisting with machine setups, and helping ensure efficient, high-quality extrusion output.

Join a team celebrating 50 years of extrusion excellence, with opportunities to learn and grow, as well as competitive benefits and a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• No prior machine operation experience required; training provided.
• Willing to learn and grow with the team.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production reports and documentation.
• Coordinate and perform die and alloy changes to support production schedules.
• Work with the team to improve productivity and reduce scrap.
• Execute daily production schedules and adapt to changing customer requirements.
• Ensure materials and alloys are available and staged for production runs.
• Verify dies are prepared for production and assist with setups and changeovers.
• Enter production data into company software systems.
• Collect product samples for quality verification when requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Willing to learn

Job description

Extrusion Utility – 2nd Shift

Pries Enterprises is looking for an Extrusion Utility Operator to join our 2nd Shift Press Crew! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, have strong attention to detail, and like multitasking, this could be the opportunity for you.

Previous machine operation experience is a plus, but not required. We are willing to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our team.

Schedule

• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

• Monday – Friday

• Occasional Saturdays based on production needs

Starting Pay

• Up to $22.00 per hour

• Benefits eligibility after just 30 days of employment

PPE Requirements

• Metatarsal Guarded Steel-Toe Boots Required

• $150 PPE Reimbursement Available

Position Summary

The Extrusion Utility Operator is a key member of the press team, supporting daily production operations, coordinating die and alloy changes, assisting with machine setups, and helping ensure efficient, high-quality extrusion production. This position offers excellent opportunities to develop advanced manufacturing skills within a company celebrating 50 years of extrusion excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with completing daily production reports and documentation.

• Coordinate and perform die and alloy changes to support production schedules.

• Work with the production team to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize press performance.

• Execute daily production schedules and adapt to changing customer requirements.

• Ensure proper materials and alloys are available and staged for scheduled production runs.

• Verify dies are properly prepared and ready for production.

• Assist the Team Lead and Press Operator with machine setups and changeovers.

• Enter production data accurately into company software systems.

• Collect random product samples for quality verification when requested.

• Verify the correct alloy is being used for each production run.

• Break down dies following production runs and transport them to the designated caustic cleaning area.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, or equipment concerns to a Supervisor and/or the Safety Department.

• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits Offered

Pries Enterprises offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Attendance Bonuses

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

• $150 PPE Reimbursement

• Personal Days

• Vacation Time

• Holiday Pay

• Company Apparel

• Continued Education Opportunities

• Performance Bonuses

Join a company celebrating 50 Years of Extrusion Excellence and become part of a team committed to safety, quality, innovation, and employee growth.