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.