PRESS OPERATOR TRAINEE

UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, Inc. is seeking an extrusion operator to support production lines. You will read schedules, inspect extrusions for defects, and maintain high quality while aiming to maximize output.

The role requires reading drawings, operating extrusion equipment, and following Cadex-based improvements. The ideal candidate shows mechanical and technical aptitude, comfort with basic computer use, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must understand extrusion process.
• Able to read extrusion drawings and interpret them.
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude with computer use.
• Able 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 maintaining quality and minimizing scrap/cost.
• Operate extrusion equipment and follow routing/HMI instructions.
• Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention.
• Assist training of employees as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Computer skills

Blueprint reading

Independent worker

Tools

Cadex system

Job 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:

- Read production schedules and record accurate information

- Inspect extrusions for compliance with specifications, communicate potential problems and determine acceptability.

- Strive to maximize production targets and maintain a quality product while minimizing production scrap and cost. Use discretionary judgment to quickly correct production deviations

- Operate all equipment which is part of extrusion

- Familiar with operating procedures and paperwork at the B/O saw

- Read, understand and implement instructions on routing tickets/HMI

- Use Cadex system to improve dies performance

- Assist with training of employees as required

- Follow procedures set by the recipes

- Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention

- Follow up press practices base on various alloys

- Communicate well with quality department

- 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:

- Read production schedules and record accurate information

- Inspect extrusions for compliance with specifications, communicate potential problems and determine acceptability.

- Strive to maximize production targets and maintain a quality product while minimizing production scrap and cost. Use discretionary judgment to quickly correct production deviations

- Operate all equipment which is part of extrusion

- Familiar with operating procedures and paperwork at the B/O saw

- Read, understand and implement instructions on routing tickets/HMI

- Use Cadex system to improve dies performance

- Assist with training of employees as required

- Follow procedures set by the recipes

- Inform maintenance when equipment needs attention

- Follow up press practices base on various alloys

- Communicate well with quality department

- 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.