General Labor - Production

Hydro; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro in St. Augustine, FL is seeking a permanent full-time extrusion operator to join the Crew C team. You will inspect equipment, manage billets, and operate extrusion presses on a 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

You should have basic computer skills, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and be ready to learn and work with limited supervision while contributing to continuous improvement and quality parts.

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of extrusion department preferred.
• Machinery experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Basic computer skills to maintain tolerances with gauges/test equipment.
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels.
• Willingness to learn new processes and work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment daily to ensure safety devices are in place and report concerns.
• Visually inspect work for defects.
• Operate extrusion press and conveyor systems; load billets.
• Record data such as crew time and billets used.
• Read blueprints as needed.
• Sponsor and support continuous reliability improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery experience

Physical strength

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: St.Augustine, FL, US, 32086 Career area: Production Department: Crew C Job Type: Permanent Apply by: Position will be posted until filled.

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

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Starting rate of pay:

Shifts Available and Hours:

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

What you will be doing

• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadershipof 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.
• Startram that spreads billet into container and forces it through press.
• Regulaterate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls.
• Startpress run-out table and butt shears to guide extrusionfrom press, and to trim flash.
• Pullextrusion along conveyor to racking table.
• Spraydie with lubricant and caustic, and oils blocks and mandrels.
• Recorddata, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed.
• May operate extrusion press equipped with furnace that ejects hot billets intopress chamber for ram to forcethrough die,
• Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gauge,micrometers, etc.
• Read blueprints to the extent necessary for thejob at hand.
• Set up and operate extrusionpress to shape hot, aluminum profiles.
• Responsible for quality parts, within the scope of responsibilities and required to visually inspect parts andidentify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems.
• Sponsor and support of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implementedpredictive measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

• Priorknowledge of extrusion department desired.
• Prior machinery experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalentpreferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills required to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment areprovided.
• 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 where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. 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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting‑edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.