Bender Operator

Norsk Hydro; Sidney (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligible

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking candidates for a manufacturing role on the 3rd shift. Starting pay is $23.03 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift premium. The position requires lifting 20–50 pounds, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

Overtime may be required as needed. Benefits include Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan with company match, education assistance, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment is required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers in both written and verbal form.
• Must be able to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift approximately twenty to fifty (20-50) pounds frequently during an eight to ten hour shift.
• Must successfully complete a ninety (90) day orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Productivity and efficiency rating of 85%.
• Stop production and contact the Supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all. Good housekeeping is a must.
• Must be willing to cross-train on other jobs throughout the plant, as needed.
• When conditions dictate, overtime may be required (with little or no prior notification).

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Quality standards knowledge

Safety procedures knowledge

Reading/writing numbers

Arithmetic calculations

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Starting Rate of pay: $23.03

Shifts Available and Hours:3rd shift

Shift Premium: $1.00/HR

What you will be doing

• Maintain a Productivity and efficiency rating of 85%.
• Stop production and contact the Supervisor when quality problems are detected.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area for all. Good housekeeping is a must.
• Must be willing to cross-train on other jobs throughout the plant, as needed.
• When conditions dictate, overtime may be required (with little or no prior notification).

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Manufacturing environment is required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers in both written and verbal form.
• Must be able to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift approximately twenty to fifty (20-50) pounds frequently during an eight to ten hour shift.
• Must successfully complete a ninety (90) day orientation period.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a fast-paced.
• Ability to make minor offset adjustments.
• Knowledge of quality standards, specs, and requirements.
• Knowledge of Safety procedures including entry procedure.
• Ability to load and unload.
• Knowledge of machine recovery procedures for when it errors out.
• Ability to complete process control checks.
• Must follow plant-wide safety procedures at all times.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to read/write small numbers and letters. Must be able to make arithmetic calculations.
• Must be able to perform several tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to respond quickly to problems; ability to work in a stressful environment.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]