Entry Level Production - St. Augustine, FL

VetJobs; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 Extrusions in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking team members for on-site extrusion operator roles. You will operate extrusion equipment, inspect safety devices, read blueprints as needed, and ensure quality parts meet specifications.

Shifts include 12-hour day and night continental schedules (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Starting pay is $20.09/hour plus $1.50 night differential; candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Basic computer skills to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate various extrusion equipment.
• Inspect safety devices and report concerns.
• Visually inspect parts for defects.
• Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot aluminum profiles.
• Read blueprints as needed for the job at hand.
• Record data such as crew time and billets used.
• Ensure quality parts meet specifications.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

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

Shifts Available And Hours

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

What you will be doing

• Operate various equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press bed, and into billet container.
• Start ram that spreads billet 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 extrusion from press, and to trim flash.
• Pull extrusion along 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 equipped with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through die,
• 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 support of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Auto req ID

484074BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What will make you successful?

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
• Prior machinery experience a plus.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• High school diploma or G.E.D 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.

City*

Saint Augustine

State*

Florida

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Hydro