Press Operator

Join Pennex as a Press Operator at our Wellsville, PA location. Operate a hydraulic extrusion press and extrusion puller in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper quality and highest productivity standards. Work in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment with a team that thrives in a safe and respectful workplace.

Requirements

• Sets billet length, furnace temperature controls, ram speed, and puller program for optimum production and quality.
• Inspects metal for quality problems, makes appropriate changes to operating set up to correct quality defects.
• Reports ongoing production and quality problems to Foremen and Lead Person to improve productivity/quality.
• Assists lead out position with set ups, tear downs, and changeovers.
• Minimizes downtime during die changeovers, ensures that the bolster and next die are ready for production.
• Changes dummy blocks as directed by management.
• Doublechecks dies and bolsters to ensure they are set up properly before starting production.
• Assists with set up of water boxes, water pans, cooling fans, and any other special requirements for various alloys.
• Checks all equipment regularly, reporting any possible problems to the Shift Foreman or Lead Person immediately.
• Completes daily Press Operator preventative maintenance (PM) and fills out PM checklist.
• Performs all safety measures, including lock out/tag out before turning press over to maintenance and/or assisting with maintenance repairs.
• Fills out any necessary paperwork during shift.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the press department.
• Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available