Head Stretcher 1 (2nd Shift)

Monday - Thursday: 4: 00 PM - 4: 00 AM
Friday: 2: 30 PM - 1: 00 AM - Saturday: 12: 30 PM - 9: 30PM

Responsibilities

• Always adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions
• Ability to verify part quantity and perform visual inspection for defects or damage
• Punctuality
• Perform basic shop math, fractions, and decimals.
• Perform quality checks using calipers, squares, etc.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• The ability to navigate intranet to locate process documents - basic computer skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or manager.
• Operate the Head Stretcher equipment and lead the tail Stretcher.
• Operate the extrusion press and related equipment, ensuring proper settings, dies, and billet temperatures.
• Load and unload billets, monitor extrusion speed, and inspect profiles for defects.
• Perform die changes and routine press maintenance with guidance from the press lead or supervisor.
• Complete production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify and escalate any Safety, mechanical or quality issues promptly.
• Give Brake to the Press Operator.
• PPE compliance is mandatory.
• Work in areas with hot materials and ambient temperatures that can exceed 100°F, especially during the summer months.
• High-paced environment with strict attention to safety, quality, and production schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, twisting, and squatting during die changes or material handling
• Must be able to work for extended hours; standing and walking for up to 10-12 hours a day
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination required for handling profiles and tools
• Must be able to work in hot and noisy environments.
• No minimum education requirement; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
• .Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Machine Operator and Metal Extrusion experience

The pay for this position is $23.48. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic locations, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

About Us:
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.