PRESS OPERATOR

YKK AP America Inc.; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

YKK AP America Inc. is seeking an extrusion operator to run extrusion handling systems at our Georgia facility. You will ensure smooth production and support safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading calipers and micrometers, lifting 40-50 lbs, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment. Training of new press operators is included as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and count.
• Must read scale calipers and micrometers and understand the metric system.
• Must have demonstrated effective communications skills and the ability to be a team player
• Must have the ability to learn the job duties within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the supervisor.
• Must be able to lift approximately 40-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment including press, billet loader, furnace and die ovens and adjust as needed.
• Monitor and adjust temperature, extrusion speed, cooling, and die performance.
• Assist with quality assurance through visual checks and document press reports.
• Assist with training of new press operators and press crew members.

Skills

Read calipers & micrometers

Team player

Lifting 40-50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to operate extrusion handling systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Checks production orders and arranges press procedures and drawings. Enter production data into face units for extrusion.

• Operates and adjusts the following equipment as necessary:
  • Extrusion press.
  • Billet loader.
  • Furnace.
  • Billet shear.
  • Saw.
  • Puller.
  • Head and tail stretcher.
  • Overhead cranes
  • Die oven. Adjust equipment when necessary to ensure proper operation.
• Responsible for the following variables of extrusion
  • Check temperature of furnace, container heat, and die oven heat.
  • Adjust extrusion speed.
  • Adjust cooling speed.
  • Puller and stretcher tension.
  • Carbon blocking for each shape.
• Assists with quality assurance through visual observations and makes initial judgment on product quality.
• Updates press reports with die information, number of billets, weights, number of pieces and performance of each die.
• Assist with the training of all new press operators and press crew members.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have the ability to read, write and count.
• Must be able to read scale calipers and micrometers and understand the metric system.
• Must have demonstrated effective communications skills and the ability to be a team player
• Must have the ability to learn the job duties within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the supervisor.
• Must be able to lift approximately 40-50 lbs.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $22.77-$30.02, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Travel Requirements:

Travel required for this position is less than 1%.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usuallyloud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. There will be periods of exposure to high heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program(Opens in a new window) .

YKK AP America Inc. is committed to workingwith and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at [e-mail] . Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.

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