Extrusion Press Lead

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ – Extrusion

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

Job Summary:

The Extrusion Press Lead is responsible for overseeing daily press operations, ensuring safety compliance, conducting training, maintaining production records, and supporting die/profile optimization. This role also includes cross-training staff, enforcing housekeeping standards, and promoting a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Required Education/Experience:

• • Able to navigate and input data into company-specific software or ERP systems with minimal supervision.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to understand and deliver basic commands in
    English.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a leadership role. 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Communicates and works well with fellow employees of all levels in a
    Team effort.
  • Ability to read and understand work and safety instructions for all operations in the
    extrusion department.
  • Must clearly understand and enforce parameters stated in the LPL/SCS
    card instructions.
  • Must demonstrate a sense of professionalism and possess a positive
    attitude among all personnel.
  • Must read and understand quality system operating procedures
    relevant to DMR, corrective and preventive action.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in extrusion setup and
    machine operation. Will consider related training at an accredited
    technical center, etc. 

Job Responsibilities:

• • Cross-trains employees, develops staff that can cover all positions when
    needed.
  • Hold daily meetings to review safety, production and housekeeping
    issues with employees.
  • Update and maintain daily production board information at assigned
    press.
  • Complies with company safety and housekeeping specifications.
  • Complies with lockout/tag out procedures.
  • Monitors operating supplies to ensure production needs are met and not
    interrupted.
  • Complies with confined space/permit.