Lead Press Operator - Aluminum Extrusion

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Operator to manage daily press crew activities and ensure safety, quality and efficiency in aluminum extrusion production.

The role requires coordinating die changes, guiding teams, and maintaining production targets while complying with work instructions and customer specs. Night shift premium applies; full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in aluminum extrusion manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Lead Operator, Press Crew Operator, or similar leadership role within an extrusion environment.
• Proven experience coordinating and directing press crew activities.
• Experience performing die changes, startup and shutdown procedures, and troubleshooting extrusion processes.
• Demonstrated ability to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
• Experience with production reporting systems and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily press crew operations by prioritizing safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and adherence to established extrusion processes and procedures.
• Conduct shift-start safety toolbox talks and perform routine safety and housekeeping audits, escalating concerns and corrective actions to the Extrusion Supervisor.
• Review production schedules and provide clear direction to team members to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and quality standards are achieved.
• Monitor crew performance throughout the shift, identify operational issues, and communicate performance, training, or process concerns to leadership.
• Oversee the production of quality extrusions by ensuring compliance with work instructions, quality procedures, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate and support die changes, minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing operational efficiency.
• Complete accurate production, quality, and operational documentation and support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Shift coordination

Safety compliance

Problem solving

English communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Operator to manage daily press crew activities and ensure safety, quality and efficiency in aluminum extrusion production.

The role requires coordinating die changes, guiding teams, and maintaining production targets while complying with work instructions and customer specs. Night shift premium applies; full-time, permanent position.