Press Operator

Press Operator for Aluminum Extrusion Press
Applicants are preferred to have a high school diploma or GED; Previous related/manufacturing experience preferred. Available to work required shift hours. Can meet the essential functions of the position and in working in a Plant environment.
Essential Functions of the position, include, but are not limited to:

· Complies to all safety guidelines put into place by MI Metals· Ensures that Machine that is being operated is in a safe working order
· Powers up log oven/extrusion press and pullers
· Looks at press schedule and prepares billet oven and press accordingly
· Once die is put into press by lead, begins to lead die out by building pressure on press
· Ensures that metal is safely being transferred from press to pullers and then onto cooling table. At the end of each extrusion, makes sure that the butt of the billet is properly sheared off.
· Ensures that Maximum pounds per hour are being achieved
· Verifies that run out of metal will accommodate finished saw cut length with proper end scrap needed.
· Documents all orders extruded onto press report and enters everything into our EPICS system on the computer.
· Powers down log oven, extrusion press and pullers
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance