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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.\nWhat we offer you\nMedical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts \nRetirement Savings Plans \nEducation Assistance \nParental Leave \nStarting Rate of pay: $26.26/hour\nShift and hours available: 6AM to 6PM and 6PM to 6AM\nShift Premium: $1 additional for working night shift\nWhat you will be doing\nSet up and operate 7-inch and 10-inch extrusion presses according to established production parameters and work instructions.\nMonitor press performance to ensure product quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to production schedules.\nUse measuring tools and equipment to verify product specifications and identify quality issues.\nComplete press setups, tooling changes, and operational adjustments to maximize uptime and productivity.\nFollow all safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while performing daily job duties.\nMaintain a clean, organized work area through housekeeping and 5S practices.\nReport safety concerns, near misses, equipment issues, and production abnormalities promptly to supervision.\nWhat will make you successful?\nRequired Education and Experience:\nMinimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required.\nPrior experience operating industrial production equipment preferred.\nExperience in aluminum extrusion manufacturing strongly preferred.\n2+ years of aluminum extrusion experience preferred.\nPrevious experience operating aluminum extrusion presses.\nExperience performing press startups, shutdowns, and die changes.\nExperience with automated extrusion equipment and production systems.\nExperience working with quality systems and manufacturing documentation.\nForklift certification and/or overhead crane experience.\nBilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.\nAbility to set up, operate, and monitor extrusion press equipment.\nAbility to learn and operate 7-inch or 10-inch extrusion presses.\nKnowledge of extrusion dies, tooling, billet preparation, and alloy characteristics.\nAbility to read and follow production schedules, work instructions, quality specifications, and work orders.\nUnderstanding of product quality inspection processes and non-conforming material handling.\nExperience using measuring devices including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.\nBasic computer skills for production reporting, documentation, and data entry.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and basic Statistical Process Control (SPC).\nStrong attention to detail, quality focus, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team manufacturing environment.\nEqual opportunities\nHydro 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.\nAs part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.\nIf you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email \nHydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. 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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.\nWhat we offer you\nMedical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts \nRetirement Savings Plans \nEducation Assistance \nParental Leave \nStarting Rate of pay: $26.26/hour\nShift and hours available: 6AM to 6PM and 6PM to 6AM\nShift Premium: $1 additional for working night shift\nWhat you will be doing\nSet up and operate 7-inch and 10-inch extrusion presses according to established production parameters and work instructions.\nMonitor press performance to ensure product quality, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to production schedules.\nUse measuring tools and equipment to verify product specifications and identify quality issues.\nComplete press setups, tooling changes, and operational adjustments to maximize uptime and productivity.\nFollow all safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies while performing daily job duties.\nMaintain a clean, organized work area through housekeeping and 5S practices.\nReport safety concerns, near misses, equipment issues, and production abnormalities promptly to supervision.\nWhat will make you successful?\nRequired Education and Experience:\nMinimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required.\nPrior experience operating industrial production equipment preferred.\nExperience in aluminum extrusion manufacturing strongly preferred.\n2+ years of aluminum extrusion experience preferred.\nPrevious experience operating aluminum extrusion presses.\nExperience performing press startups, shutdowns, and die changes.\nExperience with automated extrusion equipment and production systems.\nExperience working with quality systems and manufacturing documentation.\nForklift certification and/or overhead crane experience.\nBilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.\nAbility to set up, operate, and monitor extrusion press equipment.\nAbility to learn and operate 7-inch or 10-inch extrusion presses.\nKnowledge of extrusion dies, tooling, billet preparation, and alloy characteristics.\nAbility to read and follow production schedules, work instructions, quality specifications, and work orders.\nUnderstanding of product quality inspection processes and non-conforming material handling.\nExperience using measuring devices including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.\nBasic computer skills for production reporting, documentation, and data entry.\nKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and basic Statistical Process Control (SPC).\nStrong attention to detail, quality focus, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team manufacturing environment.\nEqual opportunities\nHydro 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. 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