Stretcher Operator Night Shift

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Stretcher Operator - Night Shift in our Wellsville PA location. The Stretcher Operator operates a hydraulic stretcher and/or clamp to straighten and stretch extrusions to in-house standards and customer specifications. The Stretcher Operator performs the duties of both the Head and Tail Stretcher.

This position works a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on rotating days and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stretches a quality product;watches for dents bends scratches die lines and other defects. Reports all problems and defects to the Shift Foreman or Lead Person.
• Uses blocks and gauges when needed.
• Regularly checks all equipment and makes sure it is being maintained in safe working order. Informs the Foreman or Lead Person of any problems or concerns about equipment.
• Ensures the metal is spaced properly on the cooling table and keeps the stretcher table full for the saw crew.
• Assists the saw crews when needed to maintain production.
• Keeps all material and tools out of walkways ensuring good housekeeping practices are being followed.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists with general housekeeping of the press department.
• Follows company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• One or more years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement volume and distance.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment or in a team environment and possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available.
• Regular attendance required.

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Perks of the Job

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven friendly open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety caring integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• 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 state-of-the-art 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. Caring. Integrity. 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 like-minded 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 or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at .

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 on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and the family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally all of 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 job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

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