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Hydro-Operator

Saint Augustine, FL (In Person)

$41,787 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 12 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/8/2026

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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. What we offer you Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave Starting rate of pay: $20.09/hour plus $1.50 shift diff on night shift.
Shifts Available and Hours:
Day 12-hr shift continental schedules - (7.00AM - 7.00PM). What you will be doing Operate various equipment. Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns. Visually inspect work for defects. Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press be d , and into billet container. Start ram that spreads bi llet into container and forces it through press. Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls. Start press run - out table and butt shears to guide extrusio n from press, and to trim flash. Pull extrusion alo ng conveyor to racking table. Spray die with lubricant and caustic, and oils blocks and mandrels. Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed. May operate extrusion press equipp e d with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through di e, Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gage, micrometers, etc. Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand. Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles. Responsible for quality parts, within the scope of responsibilities and required to visually inspect parts and identify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems. Sponsor and suppo rt of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures. O ther duties as assigned. What will make you successful? Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired. Prior machinery experience a plus. Manufacturing experience a plus. Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted. High school diploma or G.E .D equivalent p referred but not required. Basic computer skills r equired to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided. Must have ability to communicate. Work well with all employees at all levels. Willingness to learn new processes. Work with limited supervision. Equal opportunities 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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com 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. What we offer you Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave Starting rate of pay: $20.09/hour plus $1.50 shift diff on night shift.
Shifts Available and Hours:
Day 12-hr shift continental schedules - (7.00AM - 7.00PM). What you will be doing Operate various equipment. Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper safety devices are in place (i.e. guarding) and notify leadership of any safety concerns. Visually inspect work for defects. Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press be d , and into billet container. Start ram that spreads bi llet into container and forces it through press. Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture and adherence of metal to container walls. Start press run - out table and butt shears to guide extrusio n from press, and to trim flash. Pull extrusion alo ng conveyor to racking table. Spray die with lubricant and caustic, and oils blocks and mandrels. Record data, such as crew time, number of billets used, and items processed. May operate extrusion press equipp e d with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through di e, Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments, such as tape measure, calipers, height gage, micrometers, etc. Read blueprints to the extent necessary for the job at hand. Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles. Responsible for quality parts, within the scope of responsibilities and required to visually inspect parts and identify obvious flaws or manufacturing problems. Sponsor and suppo rt of all Continuous Reliability Improvement standards and practices through implemented predictive measures. O ther duties as assigned. What will make you successful? Prior knowledge of extrusion department desired. Prior machinery experience a plus. Manufacturing experience a plus. Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted. High school diploma or G.E .D equivalent p referred but not required. Basic computer skills r equired to maintain tolerances where gauges or test equipment are provided. Must have ability to communicate. Work well with all employees at all levels. Willingness to learn new processes. Work with limited supervision. Equal opportunities 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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com Apply now

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