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Aluminum Extrusion Press Operator-1st shift

WKW Extrusion - Erbsloeh Aluminum Solutions
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2027

Description:

  • Run and oversee press operation over all presses.

Job Duties/Responsibilities - (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following):

  • Request and assemble the billets and dies in the order needed.
  • Inspect sprayers, cycles, etc. to ensure proper operation.
  • Use as much nitrogen as needed.
  • Visually inspect the extrusions while running and use measuring devices as needed.
  • Paint the end of last billet of each job order.
  • Complete paperwork and press logs.
  • Place all dies and bolsters back in the racks when finished for the day.
  • Keep area clean of chips or scrap, and hoses coiled and off the floor.

Job Requirements/Qualifications - (Requirements may be modified or amended for reasonable accommodations):

  • Knowledge of all press positions.
  • Ability to stand up 8 hours, including up to 2 hours at a time.
  • Job requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and repetitive motion of hands.
  • Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs./frequently lifts 15 – 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to read gages, calipers, 0-1” ball micrometer, tape measure, and ruler measurements.
  • Job requires basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication & division), reading and writing English.
  • Must be able to work overtime.
  • Familiar with Quality Management System (QMS) for IATF requirements and Environmental Management System (EMS) for ISO 14001 (2015)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • extrusion press operator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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