Extrusion Helper (3rd Shift)

MI Metals Inc; Stones River Homes (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career advancement

Safe work culture

Job summary

MI Metals Inc. is seeking a details-oriented operator to support extrusion production in a high-temperature environment in Tennessee. You will assist press operators, ensure equipment safety, and maintain EPICS documentation for each extrusion, while aiming to optimize throughput.

The role requires strict adherence to safety guidelines, proper PPE usage, and teamwork to meet daily production goals. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Follow safety guidelines and PPE requirements at all times.
• Operate log oven/extrusion press and pullers per instructions.
• Ensure safe transfer of metal from press to pullers to cooling table.
• Document all extrusions in the EPICS system accurately.
• Strive to maximize pounds per hour while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare billet oven and press according to the press schedule.
• Load and unload metal between press, pullers, and cooling table.
• Maintain accurate EPICS entries for each extrusion.
• Monitor throughput to meet production targets.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

EPICS system

Job description

Description

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED:

• Adhered to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management
• Comply to all safety guidelines put into place by MI Metals
• Works to assist press operators and follows instructions to accomplish department goals
• Ensures that Machine that is being operated is in a safe working order
• Powers up log oven/extrusion press and pullers
• Look at press schedule and prepare billet oven and press accordingly
• Once die is put into press by lead man, begins to lead die out by building pressure on press
• Ensure that metal is safely being transferred from press to pullers and then onto cooling table
• At the end of each extrusion, make sure that the butt of the billet is properly sheared off
• Ensures that Maximum pounds per hour are being achieved
• Verifies that run out of metal will accommodate finished saw cut length with proper end scrap needed
• Documents all orders extruded into press report and enter everything into our EPICS system on the computer
• Powers down log oven, extrusion press and pullers

Requirements

Work Environment

• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust in a manufacturing environment.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, ear protection).

Why Join MI Metals?

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A positive work culture that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

Salary Description:

Starting at $18.00