Press Operator

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: Mississauga, ON**:
**Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including**:

- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave

**Starting Rate of pay: $22.70 (Rate will be $1 less during probationary period - 600 hours worked)**:
**Shifts Available and Hours**:

- We are a unionized company
- New hires may be required to rotate shifts (Midnights, Afternoons and Day shift - the frequency of the rotation will be determined by the manager)
- Pension - with Canada Wide Industrial Pension Plan - employer and employee contributions (Employer - $1.57 per hour worked, Employee - $0.75 per hour worked)
- Vacation - 2 weeks as per the Collective Agreement to start, after 5 years, increases to 3 weeks

**Responsibilities**:

- Remove billet from furnace, guide it along extrusion press conveyor onto press bed and into billet container
- Start ram that spreads billet into container and forces it through press
- Regulate rate of extrusion to prevent metal rupture an adherence of metal to container walls
- Start press run-out table and butt shears to guide extrusion from press and to trim flash
- Record data, such as time, number of billet use and items processed
- May operate extrusion press equipped with furnace that ejects hot billets into press chamber for ram to force through die
- Inspect or measure using precision measuring instruments such as tape measure, calipers, height gage, micrometers etc.
- Read blueprints to extent necessary for the job at hand
- Set up and operate extrusion press to shape hot, aluminum profiles

**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 1-3 Years Manufacturing Experience desirable; the ability to work any shift is required
- Ability to communicate effectively, with fluency in English, Good verbal communications skills a plus
- Team player: ability to work as a team; Self-starter; adaptable to change; ability to prioritize needs; Leadership skills a plus
- Successful score on job skills assessment. Will be assessed by internal or external source to verify job skills, as well as reading and math comprehension
- Must be able to physically lift a minimum weight of minimum 50 lbs

**Care, Courage, & Collaboration**

At Hydro We care about our People

We care about Safety

At Hydro you’re part of a bigger story. A story shaped by you.

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.