Lead Press Operator — Extrusion & Process Improvement

Crystal Finishing Systems; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays per year

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

Crystal Finishing Systems in Senatobia, MS is seeking a production leadership professional for a full-time, 3rd shift role. The position focuses on overseeing extrusion press operations, ensuring billet temperatures and quality, and driving continuous improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in leadership and press operation, reading calipers/micrometers and blueprints, with ISO familiarity as a plus.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of leadership experience preferred.
• Three to five years of press operating experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and digital gauge tables.
• Must be able to read blueprints and parts drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO certification and processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to determine billets, parts per billet, and temperatures for extrusions.
• Direct press crew to align efforts on each order run.
• Inspect material for non-conformance such as die lines, tears, and scratches.
• Provide training for new team members and address policy questions.
• Recommend policy/process improvements to the Production Supervisor.
• Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives and participate in customer tours as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing knowledge

Reading calipers/micrometers

Blueprint reading

ISO familiarity

Education

Leadership program completion

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Digital gauge tables

Job description

Crystal Finishing Systems in Senatobia, MS is seeking a production leadership professional for a full-time, 3rd shift role. The position focuses on overseeing extrusion press operations, ensuring billet temperatures and quality, and driving continuous improvements on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in leadership and press operation, reading calipers/micrometers and blueprints, with ISO familiarity as a plus.