Press Team

The Press Team member plays a crucial role in manufacturing processes by operating and maintaining an aluminum extrusion press to produce a variety of metal products. Members of the Press Team are responsible for setting up machines monitoring operations ensuring product quality and maintaining equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Machine Setup: Prepare and set up an aluminum extrusion press by installing and adjusting dies molds or tooling. Ensure proper alignment and functionality of components
• Material Preparation: Load materials such as metal billet into the press machine. Verify that the materials meet quality specifications and are positioned correctly
• Machine Operation: Operate an Aluminum Extrusion Press to initiate and control the production process. Monitor machine operations such as feeding materials adjusting settings and regulating speed to ensure optimal performance and product quality
• Quality Control: Inspect in real time for defects such as irregular shapes incorrect measurements or imperfections. Use measuring tools visual inspections or automated systems to ensure products meet required specifications
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on an aluminum extrusion press including cleaning lubricating and replacing wornout or damaged components. Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. Operate machines in a manner that ensures the safety of oneself and others. Identify and report any potential safety hazards or equipment issues
• Production Monitoring: Monitor production output and ensure machines are operating efficiently. Adjust machine settings as necessary to optimize production rates and minimize waste
• Documentation: Maintain accurate production records including quantities produced downtime material usage and any issues encountered during the production process. Complete required paperwork and reports in a timely manner
• Training: May eventually train the Press Apprentice in duties and responsibilities of the Press Team by communicating and demonstrating the positions processes and procedures
• Report issues to: Foreman and Lead Person
• Performs other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Additional technical or vocational training in machine operation or a related field

Experience

• Preferred: Familiarity with operating press machines reading technical drawings or instructions and using measuring tools.
• Preferred: Previous experience as a press operator or in a similar manufacturing environment

Other Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to Multitask
• Critical Thinking
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand for extended periods lift heavy objects and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and equipment
• Consistently exhibits a positive respectful attitude towards coworkers and customers
• Must be able to pass preemployment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available

Perks of the Job:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performancebased bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Relocation package may be available

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purposedriven friendly open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety integrity caring and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are:

Founded nearly half a century ago Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With stateoftheart technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania were proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets including automotive transportation building and construction electrical and machinery consumer durables and distribution.

But its not just what we do that sets us apart its how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether its driving innovation within our industry making the impossible possible for our customers providing a safe respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a likeminded individual with a strong ability to problem solve collaborate and effectively communicate Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more please visit Pennex or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital status veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands including Metal Exchange and Pennex are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application please email .

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including jobrelated skills experience and relevant education or training.

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