Extrusion Lead: Drive Quality, Efficiency & Safety

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc.; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is seeking an Extrusion Lead to supervise one extrusion press during a production shift, ensuring safety, efficiency and conformance to blueprints.

You will measure and inspect extruded products, assist setup, perform basic maintenance, document material usage in the ERP system, train new employees, and coordinate with supervision to minimize downtime. The role emphasizes quality and cost control in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion environment, with adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Strong math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operator for one extrusion press during a production shift.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations while meeting quality standards.
• Measure and inspect extruded products for defects and conformance to specifications.
• Assist in determining setup procedures and document inconsistencies or changes.
• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on the extrusion press.
• Use ERP to document machine rates and material usage, track scrap and production.
• Assist in training new employees and ensure proper OJT completion.
• Communicate production changes with supervision and hand off to the next shift to minimize downtime.
• Cover Extrusion A, B, and C duties as needed during vacations or absences.
• Adhere to safety policies and company directives.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Safety awareness

ERP system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is seeking an Extrusion Lead to supervise one extrusion press during a production shift, ensuring safety, efficiency and conformance to blueprints.

You will measure and inspect extruded products, assist setup, perform basic maintenance, document material usage in the ERP system, train new employees, and coordinate with supervision to minimize downtime. The role emphasizes quality and cost control in a fast-paced aluminum extrusion environment, with adherence to