Press Operator

Description:

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Press Operator in our Leetonia, OH location. This position is responsible for the setting the billet length, furnace temperature controls, and press speed for optimum production and quality. The Press Operator watches metal for quality issues, such as pick up, tear out and die lines. This position makes appropriate adjustments to operating set-up to try to correct issues and reports problems to supervisor and management to improve productivity and quality. The Press Operator regularly checks all equipment reporting and immediately reports any problems to supervisor.

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Press Operator in our Leetonia, OH location. This position is responsible for the setting the billet length, furnace temperature controls, and press speed for optimum production and quality. The Press Operator watches metal for quality issues, such as pick up, tear out and die lines. This position makes appropriate adjustments to operating set-up to try to correct issues and reports problems to supervisor and management to improve productivity and quality. The Press Operator regularly checks all equipment reporting and immediately reports any problems to supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting billet length, billet temperature, ram speed, quench system set-up, and other Press Set points for optimum production and quality per recipe
• Watches metal for quality problems, such as pick up, tear out and die lines. Make appropriate changes to the process set up to correct and eliminate defects. Report problems to Foreman, Supervisor, and QA Inspector
• Utilizes calipers, micrometers, squares, and gages to inspect parts per customer requirements, part specific work instructions, and Aluminum Association Standards
• Assists with set ups, tear downs and changeovers of tooling. Check die tooling to ensure proper set-up prior to the start of the next order
• Reports on die performance after an order is complete to the Die Shop for proper repair or polishing. Document any issues or problems per Work Instructions
• Adjusts billet length to optimize yield, productivity, end scrap, and desired run out length.
• Regularly checks all equipment and report any possible problems to the Supervisor and Maintenance Technicians
• Before turning press over to maintenance for repairs and/or assisting with performing yourself, ensures proper lock-out / tag-out procedures are followed
• Fills out any necessary paperwork during shift
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assist with general housekeeping of the Press Department
• Follows Company rules and regulations regarding work and safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of experience and/or training as a press operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Previous hydraulic press operation or minimum of metal machining experience preferred