Extrusion Lead Person

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.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

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
• Monthly Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave

Shifts Available and Hours: Dayshift or Nightshift

                                               Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday 

                                               7:00am to 3:00pm or 11:00pm to 7:00am

Shift Premium:           Night shift - $1.00/hour extra

Bonus:                         Sign on Bonus $500.00

                                     Referral Program $1000.00

Job Summary: 

The Extrusion Press Leader will oversee press operations, including safety, training, housekeeping, quality control and performance counseling of press crews. Additionally, they will be responsible for die/profile optimization.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing experience
• Ability to understand and deliver basic commands in English

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Effective/professional communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of operating/database systems; Oracle and SCS-preferred
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead a larger team

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead a production crew to safely optimize press uptime, scrap rates, productivity, and performance 
• Verify product dimensions, finish, and quality in relation to customer print, tolerance, and internal expectations.
• Develop and train crew and new team members
• Ensures proper operation of equipment and communicate downtime events to supervisors
• Conduct daily meetings to address safety, production, and housekeeping issues
• Update and maintain daily production board information
• Make recommendations to die/profile optimization
• Monitor operating supplies to ensure uninterrupted production
• Manage audits and enforce safety and housekeeping policies
• Cross-train employees, to cover all positions when needed

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage, and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  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.   

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