Copper Extrusion Press Operator - 12-Hour Shift, Safety

Cerro Flow Products LLC; South Dakota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Cerro Flow Products LLC is seeking a Press Operator to safely operate and control the Extrusion Press, shaping copper billets into shells. You will monitor process status and make decisions on normal production operations during the shift.

The role requires reading micrometers and calipers, using MES for data entry, and performing tool changes and routine maintenance. This is a 1st shift position with 12-hour shifts and a stated pay range of $19.90–$24.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must operate extrusion press safely and follow shutdown procedures.
• Ability to read micrometers and calipers.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Proficiency with MES database access.

Responsibilities

• Organize the Press Crew for safe start-up and shutdowns.
• Perform checks prior to start-up: container heat, pump operation, heaters, valves, heat exchanger, nitrogen flow.
• Operate press and monitor run-out trough; apply lubrication; clean dies.
• Schedule mandrel/dies changes based on wear data and log production/downtime in MES daily.
• Shutdown safely and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

MES database

Micrometers

Calipers

Basic math

Tools

Needle scaler

Grinder

Die grinder

Job description

Cerro Flow Products LLC is seeking a Press Operator to safely operate and control the Extrusion Press, shaping copper billets into shells. You will monitor process status and make decisions on normal production operations during the shift.

The role requires reading micrometers and calipers, using MES for data entry, and performing tool changes and routine maintenance. This is a 1st shift position with 12-hour shifts and a stated pay range of $19.90–$24.32 per hour.