Entry Level Production

Norsk Hydro; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking to hire a production operator. This role involves inspecting equipment for safety, operating extrusion presses, and ensuring quality parts are produced. Candidates should have prior experience in machinery, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The company offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and education assistance, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department is desired.
• Ability to communicate with all employees at all levels.
• Work well with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment daily for safety compliance.
• Remove billets from furnace and guide them onto the press.
• Record data, such as crew time and processed items.
• Read blueprints to perform job tasks.

Skills

Prior machinery experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted

Willingness to learn new processes

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Location: St.Augustine, FL, US, 32086 Career area: Production Department: Crew A Job Type: Permanent Apply by: This position will be posted until filled

What we offer you

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Starting rate of pay:

Shifts Available and Hours:

Day and Night 12-hrshift continental schedules - (7.00AM - 7.00PM) or (7.00PM - 7.00AM).

What you will be doing

• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadershipof any safety concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press be d , and into billet container.
• Start ram that spreads bi llet into container and forces it through press.
• Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
• Start press run - out table and butt shears to guide extrusio n from press, and to trim flash.
• Pull extrusion alo ng conveyor to racking table.
• Spray die with lubricant and caustic, and oils blocks and mandrels.
• Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• May operate extrusion press equipp e d with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through di e,
• Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gage, micrometers, etc.
• Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand.
• Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles.
• Responsible for quality parts, within the scope of responsibilities and required to visually inspect parts and identify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems.
• Sponsor and suppo rt of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• O ther duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
• Prior machinery experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• High school diploma or G.E .D equivalent p referred but not required.
• Basic computer skills r equired to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment areprovided.
• Must have ability to communicate.
• Work well with all employees at all levels.
• Willingness to learn new processes.
• Work with limited supervision.

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.