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Crane Operator / Age Oven Operator

Hydro
Gainesville, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave
Starting Rate of pay: $23.52
Shift Premium:
Shift Differential = $1.00/HR to start (less than 1 year); $1.25 for 1 to 3 years and $1.50 for 3 years of service
Shifts Available and Hours:
12-hour continental night shift
What you will be doing
  • Maintain safe and efficient operation of the extrusion crane and rack shuttle.
  • Ensure rack quality is up to standard before moving racks from the saw.
  • Verify cert samples are saved for all orders which require them.
  • Maintain a productive flow of racks to and from all saws.
  • Determine next oven cycle for each oven based on current rack inventory and stage racks accordingly.
  • Verify alloy and temper of all staged racks behind each oven.
  • Learn the aging requirements for all alloys and tempers.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
  • Ability to communicate effectively with fluency in English; Good verbal communications skills a plus.
  • Successful score on basic job skills, job specific assessments, and mobile equipment assessments.
  • Must be able to successfully complete all required mobile equipment testing, including drug screens and basic physical exam.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to safely lift up to 65 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s manufacturing experience a plus. Extrusion process experience is a plus.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com

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