What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at Hydro?
Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
What you will be doing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work from schedules, production orders, prints and specifications. Verify alloy and length of billet and set heater controls to proper specifications
- Operation of the press with require multifunction operation of multiple control panels in sequence to ensure proper operation.
- Make adjustments to press and peripheral equipment to set-up product layout guides and tooling and set and adjust parameters to ensure the material meets customers specs.
- Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
- Assist in the process examination and quality documentation and determine causes for problems, root cause analysis and recommend solutions follow up to help establish product & customer issues.
- Assist in Press Equipment validations, safety and quality audits.
- Able to work in a non air-conditioned shop environment. Hot in the Summer, cold in the Winter.
- Able to work in a team environment reacting to production conditions and routinely changing job functions.
- Can work overtime including weekends. Scheduled day off could fluctuate.
- Able to keep up with normal production requirements while using proper body mechanics and working in a safe manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
- Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.
What will make you successful?
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions and the ability to use a calculator. Ability to use measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers and heat probes, where interpretation is required.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Ability to read and comprehend reference material such as production orders, prints and specifications
- Ability to exercise judgment to set up, adjust and operate an aluminum extrusion press and its peripherals to extrude aluminum is specified shapes, determining appropriate settings and operational sequences
- Excellent mental and visual attention to monitor extrusion operations involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
- Basic proficiency in computers.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Knowledge of process related standards.
- Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified Production Technician
- Strong understanding of mechanical components
- LEAN manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of HSE regulations
- Knowledge of basic material sciences, metallurgy, aluminum.
- Ability to think critically and theoretically
Press Operator
What we offer you
Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
What you will be doing
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work from schedules, production orders, prints and specifications. Verify alloy and length of billet and set heater controls to proper specifications
- Operation of the press with require multifunction operation of multiple control panels in sequence to ensure proper operation.
- Make adjustments to press and peripheral equipment to set-up product layout guides and tooling and set and adjust parameters to ensure the material meets customers specs.
- Perform or assist with any departmental operations, as required or directed to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility.
- Assist in the process examination and quality documentation and determine causes for problems, root cause analysis and recommend solutions follow up to help establish product & customer issues.
- Assist in Press Equipment validations, safety and quality audits.
- Able to work in a non air-conditioned shop environment. Hot in the Summer, cold in the Winter.
- Able to work in a team environment reacting to production conditions and routinely changing job functions.
- Can work overtime including weekends. Scheduled day off could fluctuate.
- Able to keep up with normal production requirements while using proper body mechanics and working in a safe manner.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
- Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.
What will make you successful?
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers, including decimals and fractions and the ability to use a calculator. Ability to use measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers and heat probes, where interpretation is required.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Ability to read and comprehend reference material such as production orders, prints and specifications
- Ability to exercise judgment to set up, adjust and operate an aluminum extrusion press and its peripherals to extrude aluminum is specified shapes, determining appropriate settings and operational sequences
- Excellent mental and visual attention to monitor extrusion operations involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
- Basic proficiency in computers.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Knowledge of process related standards.
- Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified Production Technician
- Strong understanding of mechanical components
- LEAN manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of HSE regulations
- Knowledge of basic material sciences, metallurgy, aluminum.
- Ability to think critically and theoretically
Possible work locations
Why Hydro?
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
Why Hydro?
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
A job where you make a difference
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.
Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.
Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
A job where you make a difference
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
A job where you make a difference
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
About Hydro
- Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
- Founded: 1905
- Number of employees: 32,000
- Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide
- President and CEO: Eivind Kallevik