Entry Level Production

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Coverage

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC invites applications for a production Packers role in St. Augustine, FL. The position involves operating extrusion equipment, ensuring safety devices are functional, and inspecting billets and finished parts. You will record production data and assist in maintaining quality across shifts.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, basic computer skills, and a readiness to learn new processes in a manufacturing setting. Permanent employment with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of extrusion department preferred.
• Basic computer skills to maintain tolerances.
• Willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment and manage press operations.
• Inspect safety devices and report concerns.
• Visually inspect parts for defects and measure with standard tools.
• Record crew time, billets used and items processed.
• Maintain quality during production and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Extrusion knowledge

Machinery experience

Manufacturing experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business, with over 100 production sites in 40 countries and 20,000 employees. Since 1905, we have turned natural resources into valuable products for customers, focusing on a safe, high‑quality workplace for all our employees.

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

$20.09/hour plus $1.50 shift differential on night shift.

Shifts Available and Hours

Day 12‑hr shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) continental schedule.

What you will be doing

• Operate various extrusion equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure safety devices are in place and report safety concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Remove billet from furnace, guide it along the extrusion press conveyor onto the press bed, and into the billet container.
• Start the ram that spreads the billet into the container and forces it through the press.
• Regulate the rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adhesion to the container walls.
• Start the press run, use the out‑table and butt shears to guide the extrusion from the press and trim flash.
• Pull the extrusion along the conveyor to the racking table.
• Spray the die with lubricant, caustic, oils, blocks, and mandrels.
• Record data such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• Operate extrusion press equipment that ejects hot billets into the press chamber for the ram to force through die.
• Inspect or measure using precision instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gauge, micrometers, etc.
• Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand.
• Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot aluminium profiles.
• Ensure quality parts by visually inspecting parts and identifying manufacturing problems.
• Support Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
• Prior machinery experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills required to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided.
• 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. All phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the job requirements. 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.

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

Location

St. Augustine, FL, US 32086

Career area

Production

Department

Packers

Job Type

Permanent

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