PRESS OPERATOR TRAINEE

UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, Inc.; Ludington, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, Inc. in Ludington, MI, is seeking a Press Operator Trainee to learn extrusion processes and contribute to production. The role emphasizes inspecting extrusions, following schedules, and maintaining quality while reducing scrap.

You will operate extrusion equipment, read routing tickets, use the Cadex system to improve dies, and assist with training. This entry-level position requires basic mechanical skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in

Qualifications

• Must understand extrusion process.
• Ability to read extrusion drawings and interpret them.
• Familiarity with precision measuring devices and their applications.
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills for shop systems and records.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and record accurate information.
• Inspect extrusions for specification compliance and communicate issues.
• Maximize production targets while reducing scrap and cost.
• Operate all extrusion equipment.
• Follow procedures on routing tickets and HMIs.
• Use Cadex system to improve dies performance.
• Assist with training of employees as required.
• Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention.
• Follow up press practices for various alloys.
• Communicate with quality department.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Extrusion knowledge

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# PRESS OPERATOR TRAINEEMichigan - LUDINGTON, MI 49431## Description**Qualifications:*** **Education and Experience:** Must have a sound understanding of extrusion process* **Knowledge****:** Able to read and interpret extrusion drawings. Knowledge of precision measuring devices and their applications* **Skills & Abilities**: Good mechanical and technical aptitude. Understanding and ability in the use of a computer. Able to work under minimum supervision**Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:**1. Read production schedules and record accurate information2. Inspect extrusions for compliance with specifications, communicate potential problems and determine acceptability.3. Strive to maximize production targets and maintain a quality product while minimizing production scrap and cost. Use discretionary judgment to quickly correct production deviations4. Operate all equipment which is part of extrusion5. Familiar with operating procedures and paperwork at the B/O saw6. Read, understand and implement instructions on routing tickets/HMI7. Use Cadex system to improve dies performance8. Assist with training of employees as required9. Follow procedures set by the recipes10. Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention11. Follow up press practices base on various alloys12. Communicate well with quality department13. Other duties as required**Training Requirements: New Employee Orientation Program****Level of Authority: None****Physical Demands:** Requires standing for long periods of time and some walking (up to 7 hours). Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Requires frequent repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and lifting up to 10 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Requires exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable and wearing common protective or safety equipment.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** **Education and Experience:** Must have a sound understanding of extrusion process* **Knowledge****:** Able to read and interpret extrusion drawings. Knowledge of precision measuring devices and their applications* **Skills & Abilities**: Good mechanical and technical aptitude. Understanding and ability in the use of a computer. Able to work under minimum supervision**Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:**1. Read production schedules and record accurate information2. Inspect extrusions for compliance with specifications, communicate potential problems and determine acceptability.3. Strive to maximize production targets and maintain a quality product while minimizing production scrap and cost. Use discretionary judgment to quickly correct production deviations4. Operate all equipment which is part of extrusion5. Familiar with operating procedures and paperwork at the B/O saw6. Read, understand and implement instructions on routing tickets/HMI7. Use Cadex system to improve dies performance8. Assist with training of employees as required9. Follow procedures set by the recipes10. Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention11. Follow up press practices base on various alloys12. Communicate well with quality department13. Other duties as required**Training Requirements: New Employee Orientation Program****Level of Authority: None****Physical Demands:** Requires standing for long periods of time and some walking (up to 7 hours). Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Requires frequent repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and lifting up to 10 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Requires exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable and wearing common protective or safety equipment.