Die Repair Set-Up - Portland

Hydro; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a manufacturing associate to support tooling and press operations in our Portland, Oregon area facility. The role involves pulling and managing tooling for press schedules, cleaning and moving tooling, and assisting in die shop activities to maintain production flow.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience with aluminum extrusion or tooling is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and precision tooling experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Pull tooling for press schedules and supply to correct location.
• Remove used tooling from presses and separate for caustic/storage.
• Load used tooling into boil-out tanks and rinse/dry as needed.
• Blast dies from caustic cleaning and transport to die repair shop.
• Manipulate and control steel (50–75 lbs) with pulling/pushing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and follow work instructions

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers & micrometers

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 Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Staring Rate of pay: $20/hour

Shift Premium: $1.00/hour extra for shift differential

What you will be doing

• Pull all correct tooling for press schedules and supply them to the correct Press/location.
• Remove all used tooling from presses and separate tooling for caustic/storage.
• Load used tooling into boil out tanks.
• Remove boiled out tooling from caustic tanks, rinse, dry.
• Shot blast all dies from caustic cleaning and transport into die repair shop.
• Manipulation and control of steel (50-75lbs) with pulling, pushing and lifting.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with precision tooling.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, and setup documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in aluminum extrusion, die shop operations, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and lifting devices.
• Knowledge of extrusion dies, tooling assembly, and die handling practices.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.

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.