Aluminum Extrusion Press Operator (12-Hour Shifts)

MX Holdings; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Daily pay available

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pennex, part of the MX Holdings family, is hiring for a Press Team member at our Wellsville, PA facility. You will operate and maintain an aluminum extrusion press, set up dies and tooling, monitor quality, and keep production records.

The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule across days and nights. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, plus training in machine operation; experience with press machines and reading drawings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional technical or vocational training in machine operation preferred.
• Familiarity with operating press machines, reading technical drawings or instructions, and using measuring tools preferred.
• Previous extrusion press experience or in a similar manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Prepare and set up an aluminum extrusion press by installing and adjusting dies, molds, or tooling.
• Material Preparation: Load materials into the press and verify quality specifications.
• Machine Operation: Run the press, monitor production, adjust settings and speed.
• Quality Control: Inspect products in real time for defects and ensure specifications are met.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and report hazards.
• Production Monitoring: Track output and optimize production rates to reduce waste.
• Documentation: Maintain production records and complete reports promptly.
• Training: May train the Press Apprentice on duties and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Press machine operation

Reading technical drawings

Measuring tools

Quality control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in machine operation

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Pennex, part of the MX Holdings family, is hiring for a Press Team member at our Wellsville, PA facility. You will operate and maintain an aluminum extrusion press, set up dies and tooling, monitor quality, and keep production records.

The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule across days and nights. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, plus training in machine operation; experience with press machines and reading drawings is preferred.