Production Associate

Jobtailor

Saint Augustine (FL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Saint Augustine, FL seeks an experienced Extrusion Press Operator to run extrusion equipment, maintain safety standards, and inspect parts for defects. You will read blueprints, record process data, and ensure quality while working with a team in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, basic computer skills for tolerances, and a willingness to learn new processes with limited supervision.

Qualifications

Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired.
Prior machinery experience a plus.
Manufacturing experience a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
Basic computer skills to maintain tolerances.
Must have ability to communicate.
Work well with all employees at all levels.
Willingness to learn new processes.
Work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion press and related equipment.
Inspect equipment daily for safety devices and issues.
Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, tape measure and height gauge.
Read blueprints as needed for the job.
Set up and operate extrusion press to shape aluminum profiles.
Record production data and tolerances.
Ensure quality parts and identify obvious manufacturing problems.
Support Continuous Reliability Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Extrusion process

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Machinery Operation

Data Recording

Communication

Team Collaboration

Willingness to Learn

Limited Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape Measure

Height Gauge

Job description

Operate various equipment
Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns
Visually inspect work for defects
Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press bed, and into billet container
Start ram that spreads billet into container and forces it through press
Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls
Start press run-out table and butt shears to guide extrusion from press, and to trim flash
Pull extrusion along conveyor to racking table
Spray die with lubricant and caustic, and oils blocks and mandrels
Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed
May operate extrusion press equipped with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through die
Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gage, micrometers, etc.
Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand
Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles
Responsible for quality parts, within the scope of responsibilities and required to visually inspect parts and identify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems
Sponsor and support of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired
Prior machinery experience a plus
Manufacturing experience a plus
Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent preferred but not required
Basic computer skills required to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided
Must have ability to communicate
Work well with all employees at all levels
Willingness to learn new processes
Work with limited supervision

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and inspecting extrusion equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Proficient in using precision measuring instruments and maintaining production data while collaborating effectively with team members.

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