Draw Machine Operator Jobs in Lancaster, PA (NOW HIRING)

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Lead Person in our York, PA location.  The Lead Person is a key role in operation of the Fabrication department. This position works closely with the production team to meet production targets, maintain quality standards, and optimize machine performance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Sets up press dies for machine operators and takes responsibility for reviewing the set-ups of the machine operator/set-up team members. Maximizes efficiency of the process to maintain production and quality standards.
• Serves as the back-up to the supervisor, ensures production schedules are maintained, and assigns duties to operators during the shift. 
• Repairs and maintains dies and tooling and ensures quality production parts to meet customer requirements. 
• Works with supervisor in decisions on replacing or adding dies to maintain production schedules.
• Prioritizes the press area to ensure the integrity of the schedules are followed.
• Monitors the training of all personnel in the press area.
• Performs production duties of other team members as needed.
• Maintains a neat, orderly work area to include tools and supplies being correctly maintained, stored and organized. 
• Assists in general shop housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education 

•  High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Prior leadership experience in a production or fabrication setting is preferred
• Experience in an aluminum fabrication facility is preferred

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must be able to communicate work instructions to team members
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 
•  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and die drawings, and ensure set-up complies with those blueprints or die drawings
• Leadership skills are essential for training, guiding, and supporting team members.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are needed to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
• Regular attendance required

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and industrial machinery.
• There is frequent exposure to vibration, aluminum dust, and varying temperatures.

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available 

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, caring, integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we're proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.  

But it's not just what we do that sets us apart, it's how we do it. Safety. Caring. Integrity. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it's driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit Pennex.com or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at MXHoldings.com. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and the family of brands, including Metal Exchange and Pennex, are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email pennexrecruiter@pennex.com. 

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes