070 - NEW PRESS - Advanced Press Team

Job Summary

The Press Team is responsible for operating and supporting the functions of a state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion press. Team members ensure safe operation, consistent production quality, efficient workflow, and adherence to operational standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, teamwork, and the ability to work in a high-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor all functions of an advanced aluminum extrusion press.
• Load, align, and secure billets; oversee extrusion through dies according to specifications.
• Interpret production schedules, extrusion orders, and work instructions.
• Adjust press parameters (speed, temperature, pressure) to ensure optimal extrusion quality.
• Assist with die changes, tooling setups, and calibration.
• Monitor extruded profiles for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and consistency.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measurement tools.
• Document quality checks and report deviations or defects immediately.
• Maintain compliance with ISO, customer, and internal quality standards.
• Follow all facility safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and reports mechanical issues promptly.
• Assist in basic press maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with saw operators, handlers, die shop personnel, and material handlers.
• Communicate production issues, delays, or quality concerns to supervisors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, lean manufacturing, and process optimization.
• Record production data (press times, scrap, downtime, batches, etc.).
• Update electronic or paper logs accurately and in real time.
• Report material usage, tooling issues, and production variances.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or extrusion operations preferred (but willing to train).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot minor issues.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety practices.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in hot and cold environments.
• Individuals are familiar with lockout/tagout, and other safety related issues associated with this job title.
• Individuals are familiar with the following procedures:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math with the ability to perform these operations using decimal points, weight measurements, as well as volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to perform procedures included in each of the work instructions as well as any oral instructions.

Physical Demands/Work Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.