Extrusion I - 3rd shift

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.; Reed City (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Training and Career Progression

Job summary

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking skilled team members for its extrusion press crew. Roles include Die Setter, Stretcher, Saw Operator and Saw Tail Operator, all contributing to producing high-quality extrusions on schedule.

Team members wear PPE and cross-train to cover multiple functions, ensuring safe operations and adherence to documented procedures and specifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Must be able to read work instructions and perform basic math.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Must be able to read micrometers and calipers.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance.
• Crane operations training is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Die Setter changes tooling to maximize extrusion time and minimize heat loss.
• Stretcher advances extrusions to specifications and measures with EPHI; documents results.
• Saw Operator cuts extrusions to correct lengths and checks cut settings.
• Saw Tail Operator scraps excess material and assists transfer of cut material.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Hand tools usage

Micrometers & calipers

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Hammers & screwdrivers

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals

About Architectural Metals

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), founded in 1949 and headquartered in Minneapolis, MN designs and delivers architectural products and services that enclose and enhance commercial buildings. www.apog.com

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly, across North America. Through our brands including Alumicor, EFCO, Linetec, Tubelite, and Wausau, we deliver quality, consistency, and value-added services throughout our portfolio.

Job Overview

Extrusion Press Team members are cross trained in a variety of roles including Die Setter, Stretcher, Saw Operator and Saw Tail Operator. The Extrusion Press Crew works as a team to produce quality products at the maximum rate. The Extrusion Press Crew ensures all sales orders are extruded per schedule.

The Extrusion Press team wears required PPE: safety glasses, steel toe shoes, heat/cut restive gloves, ear plugs, and hard hats. In addition, the Die Setter wears high-temperature/cut-resistant protective sleeves. The team works safely to ensure that employees do not incur bodily harm.

The team uses care and respect to ensure that tooling, equipment and/or property is not damaged. The team works together to keep the extrusion area clean. All Press Team members are cross trained to perform these job functions. All Press Team Members are responsible for following documented procedures as well as producing and ensuring product meets or exceeds established product specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Die Setter

  • Efficiently make die changes to maximize extrusion time and minimize heat loss.
  • Ensure tooling is proper temperature prior to extruding.
  • Double-check all die set-ups to ensure tooling and clearance not to “plug.”
  • Pre-stage and prepare tooling set‑ups, when possible, for efficiency and to minimize mistakes.

• Stretcher

  • Advance extrusions after production onto the run‑out table to specifications
  • Stretch extrusions to tolerances, utilizing pre‑established dimensions.
  • Using HMI computer program, measure extrusion dimensions and document the results. Adjust HMI program when extrusions are out of tolerance.
  • Perform “Checks” and document results during stretching process to ensure extrusions have quality form and finish.

• Saw Operator

  • Cut extrusions to correct length per sales order. Double-check cut length settings to ensure accuracy.
  • Transfer cut material to cradles without damage following the packing diagrams.
  • Act as a quality check and inform Supervisor if non‑conforming extrusions (scratches, die lines, incomplete stretches, etc.) are detected.
  • Inform Supervisor and Press Operator about any material shortages.
  • Perform required documentation within EPICS and on log sheets to accurately record performance against the production schedule.
  • Transfer product to ovens

• Saw Tail Operator

  • Scrap extra material
  • Assist the Saw Operator to transfer cut material to cradles without damage.
  • Act as a quality check and inform Supervisor if non‑conforming extrusions (scratches, die lines, incomplete stretches, quantity, etc.) are detected.
  • Record Go/No Go gauges readings

Position Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Essential Requirements

• Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift, push, pull, and twist while carrying product.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively.
• Must be able to read a tape measure accurately.
• Must be able to read work instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic math skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to use small hand tools, including hammers, screw drivers, etc.
• Must be able to read micrometers and calipers.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance.
• Crane operations training
• Must have reliable transportation.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.