Aluminum Extrusion Operator -2nd Shift

Bonnell Aluminum; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 28,034 - 40,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, life insurance

401 K

Tuition reimbursement

2 weeks of accrued PTO

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Niles, MI is seeking an Extrusion Operator for full-time work. The position offers entry-level opportunities with a starting pay of $20.35 per hour and benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation. Responsibilities include operating machinery and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Pass a skills-based test.
• Read and understand shop orders, tape measures, and safety rules.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Loading and starting Age Ovens.
• Operating an Overhead Crane.
• Monitoring and removing press scrap.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Combi/Forklift

Job description

JOB TITLE: Extrusion Operator

REPORTS TO: Shift Facilitator with direction from the Team Captain

SHIFT DAYS / HOURS: 2nd Shift Position Monday to Friday (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) (40+ hours). Saturday scheduled as needed. Training will be on 1st shift Monday to Thursday (7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Friday and Saturday scheduled as needed.

STARTING PAY: $20.35 per hour with ability to earn up to $29.18 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Loading and starting Age Ovens
• Unloading Age Ovens
• Operating an Overhead Crane
• Monitoring and removing press scrap
• Staging racks
• Loading metal and spacers
• Performing the stretching operation: inputting stretcher parameters, initiating Auto‑stretch, and visually monitoring parts for over‑stretch or under‑stretch conditions
• Operating the saw crew equipment
• Reading and interpreting tape measures and shop orders
• Assisting other personnel and performing other duties as directed by the supervisor
• Informing the supervisor of equipment problems or other issues
• Working safely at all times while wearing required PPE
• Maintaining a clean, clutter‑free workstation
• Participating in a collaborative environment
• Complying with safety policies and procedures
• Accepting feedback from the Team Captain to ensure bundles meet safety standards
• Completing special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a skills‑based test
• Read and understand shop orders, tape measures, and safety rules
• Operate an overhead crane and drive a Combi/Forklift
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Strong interpersonal skills, self‑motivated, and self‑starter
• Interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions
• Solve practical problems and manage variable conditions
• Conscientious, diplomatic, and detail‑oriented
• Pass a company background check and drug screen

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Require close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as ability to adjust focus
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Noise level usually loud and without air conditioning

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand a tape measure
• Must have a strong safety awareness and the ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401 K
• Tuition reimbursement
• 2 weeks of accrued PTO
• Competitive pay

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Mining

Location: Niles, MI