Aluminum Extrusion Press Operator — Team Focused

Norsk Hydro; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Florida is seeking a hands-on extrusion press operator to support high‑volume aluminum production. You will follow schedules, verify billets, and set heater controls to specifications while maintaining safety and quality in a non air‑conditioned shop.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability to changing job functions, and willingness to work overtime and weekends to meet production goals. Training is provided and adherence to HSE standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work from schedules, production orders, prints and specifications. Verify alloy and length of billet and set heater controls to proper specifications.
• Operation of the press with require multifunction operation of multiple control panels in sequence to ensure proper operation.
• Make adjustments to press and peripheral equipment to set-up product layout guides and tooling and set and adjust parameters to ensure the material meets customers specs.
• Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
• Assist in the process examination and quality documentation and determine causes for problems, root cause analysis and recommend solutions follow up to help establish product & customer issues.
• Assist in Press Equipment validations, safety and quality audits.
• Able to work in a non air-conditioned shop environment. Hot in the Summer, cold in the Winter.
• Able to work in a team environment reacting to production conditions and routinely changing job functions.
• Can work overtime including weekends. Scheduled day off could fluctuate.
• Able to keep up with normal production requirements while using proper body mechanics and working in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

Job description

Norsk Hydro in Florida is seeking a hands-on extrusion press operator to support high‑volume aluminum production. You will follow schedules, verify billets, and set heater controls to specifications while maintaining safety and quality in a non air‑conditioned shop.

The role requires teamwork, adaptability to changing job functions, and willingness to work overtime and weekends to meet production goals. Training is provided and adherence to HSE standards is essential.