Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Job Location: Yankton, SD Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Starting Rate of pay: $17.50 Shifts Available and Hours: Night Shift
Job Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of how many pieces to stretch at a time and how many charges fit on a table based on differentiating products.
- Helps at the finish saw as directed or when necessary to stack metal and maintain press flow.
- Ability to identify mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic problems with the head-stretcher and communicates to frontline leadership or appropriate maintenance resources.
- Protects and handles material with care to prevent scratches, dents, and any damage that can occur while on the handling system and during the stretching process.
- Adheres to stretching procedures via plant systems such as Auto Die Viewer when available, stretching layout and/or other pertinent information.
- Utilizes procedural systems and effective communication with press crew/lead to understand any special instructions, quality alerts, or additional stretching process needs.
- Leads/communicates upcoming stretching process to tail-stretcher with good time management and assists saw crew with setting up dollies, racks etc. to maintain flow.
- Helps assure that all completed racks/free stacks have saw chips blown out efficiently from both ends prior to age, as needed.
- Supports and adheres to frontline leadership, supervisor, or department manager initiatives.
- Instructs and guides tail-stretcher with procedural information, quality alerts, or other critical information that may be rooted from the system, recipe, or other forms of communication - in support of frontline leadership.
- Good understanding of press performance metrics; PPH, recovery, uptime etc. and knowledge of how each are driven.
- Safely optimizes press uptime, scrap rates, productivity, and performance through adherence to policy, procedures, and systems.
- Knowledge of front/rear end-scrap amounts via systems or communication with press team to assure good product is not deformed during the stretch process.
- Self-accountable and owns quality of the extruded product; critical dimensions, finish, use of no/go gages, and quality in relation to customer print, tolerance, and internal expectations - in support of frontline leadership.
- Understands how to review product finish in accordance with the standard and can determine acceptability or unacceptability - communicates any concerns to frontline leadership.
- Ability to check critical dimensions such as gaps, angles, flatness etc. in the process to support frontline leadership.
- Knowledge of hold items on press/shift, helps disposition as needed and supports lead in identifying root cause for completion of non-conformance process
- Develops/trains tail-stretcher on stretcher equipment, operations, process, and systems to the extent that the tail-stretcher can self-operate on the headstock..
- General understanding of department flow; including lot tickets, press schedules, tooling, log inventory levels, material handing at the saw, and through the age oven.
- Supports frontline leadership by being organized at shift change for a smooth transition and without full tables.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Ability to follow directions.
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure that shows measurements in feet and inches.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (preferred)
Care, Courage, & Collaboration At Hydro We care about our People! We care about Safety! Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please let us know by completing the form belowor by calling +1 (412) 643-3602.or click Application Support link
A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.
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Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC
life insurance, parental leave
Feb 27, 2025