What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator--Nights position at Wolverine Tube, Inc.?
Description
- Managing the operation of the press on each order given.
- Running to production schedule and driving improvement on rates, recovery, and uptime/cycle time.
- Checking primary dimensions at break out and every 10 billets thereafter. Utilize thermal management training to ensure properties are met.
- Die changes and bolster changes, ensuring correct die and bolster are loaded according to written processes.
- Set up exit table for extruded material to successfully transfer from lead out to run out table.
- Maintain set up throughout entire process.
- Cut extrusion at proper lead location prior to transfer onto high heat table, ensure a clean transfer.
- Keep platen area and north pit/floor clear of debris, slag etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Experience as an aluminum extrusion press operator preferred with comparable skills considered in qualification criteria.
- Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
- Good communication skills
- Always compliant with all safety guidelines.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Attend all safety and production trainings.
- Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to perform physical tasks that are repetitive.
- Ability to do work requiring standing with frequent stooping, bending, reaching overhead and sufficient manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job.
- Ability to lift, move parts and equipment up to 100 pounds in a team lift.
- Able to work 12 hour shifts primarily standing.