Senior Extrusion Press Operator

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC, a leading extrusion manufacturer, is seeking skilled operators to support manual or automatic material handling, stretcher setup for two-person operation, and quality checks using metrology tools. You will verify recipes and ensure accuracy of production parameters across multiple stations including Saw, Press, and DMS.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read blueprints, and strong organizational skills to maintain records and support continuous production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using controls for manual or automatic operation.
• Set up stretcher for two-person operation and ensure safety.
• Operate saw, change blades, and prepare for vision/quality checks.
• Coordinate extrusion process with press, tooling, and die changes to meet production targets.
• Lead production data recording, SPC checks, and maintain quality records.

Skills

Extrusion operations

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MEC, a leading extrusion manufacturer, is seeking skilled operators to support manual or automatic material handling, stretcher setup for two-person operation, and quality checks using metrology tools. You will verify recipes and ensure accuracy of production parameters across multiple stations including Saw, Press, and DMS.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read blueprints, and strong organizational skills to maintain records and support continuous production flow.