Head Stretcher 1 (2nd Shift)

Samuel, Son & Co.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. in Fontana, CA is seeking a Machine Operator for metal extrusion. Work hours: Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM–4:00 AM and Friday 2:30 PM–1:00 AM, with additional Saturday shifts as needed.

You will follow safety procedures, read and interpret work orders, verify part quantities, inspect for defects, operate the extrusion press and head/tail stretchers, and document production activities. The role demands stamina and strength—able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand 10–12 hours, work in

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for 10–12 hours daily.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions.
• Verify part quantity and perform visual inspection for defects.
• Operate extrusion press and related equipment with correct settings.
• Load and unload billets and monitor extrusion speed.
• Perform die changes and routine press maintenance with guidance.
• Complete production documentation accurately and timely.
• Identify and escalate safety, mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Ensure PPE compliance and work in hot environments with high attention to safety.
• Lead the tail stretchers and assist the press lead as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Heavy lifting

Attention to safety

Experience in manufacturing

Job description

Monday - Thursday: 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Friday: 2:30 PM - 1:00 AM - Saturday: 12:30 PM - 9:30PM

Responsibilities

• Always adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions
• Ability to verify part quantity and perform visual inspection for defects or damage
• Punctuality
• Perform basic shop math, fractions, and decimals.
• Perform quality checks using calipers, squares, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• The ability to navigate intranet to locate process documents - basic computer skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or manager.
• Operate the Head Stretcher equipment and lead the tail Stretcher.
• Operate the extrusion press and related equipment, ensuring proper settings, dies, and billet temperatures.
• Load and unload billets, monitor extrusion speed, and inspect profiles for defects.
• Perform die changes and routine press maintenance with guidance from the press lead or supervisor.
• Complete production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and elevate any Safety, mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Give Brake to the Press Operator.
• PPE compliance is mandatory.
• Work in areas with hot materials and ambient temperatures that can exceed 100°F, especially during the summer months.
• High-paced environment with strict attention to safety, quality, and production schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, and squatting during die changes or material handling
• Must be able to work for extended hours; standing and walking for up to 10–12 hours a day
• Manual dexterity and good hand‑eye coordination required for handling profiles and tools
• Must be able to work in hot and noisy environments.
• No minimum education requirement; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
• .Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Machine Operator and Metal Extrusion experience

The pay for this position is $23.48. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.