Join Flextrude Aluminum Shapes in Sanford, FL, for an exciting opportunity as an Entry Level Aluminum Extrusion Laborer! This onsite position offers a dynamic work environment where recent graduates and early career professionals can gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry. You'll be part of a supportive team, helping to create high-quality aluminum products that impact various sectors.
With a competitive pay range of $15.84 to $18.52 per hour, this role provides a solid entry point into a thriving industry. You'll have the chance to learn new skills, grow professionally, and contribute to a company that values its employees. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Snack/Drink Room. If you're ready to launch your career and make a difference, apply today at 2540 Jewett Lane, Sanford, FL, USA.
Hello, we're Flextrude
Flextrude is a full-service American owned and operated aluminum extruder with a 60+ year history of meeting the unique needs of manufacturers and distributors. We have the production quality, capabilities, and service standards to suit clients with highly-specialized needs. Choose from our extensive library of standard extrusions or ask about our personalized design capabilities to meet custom die and finishing requirements. Your team at Flextrude is proudly dedicated to delivering attentive, relationship-based service you can only get with an experienced independent aluminum extruder. Our custom tooling capabilities, technology, and state of the art powder coating facilities are all here to help meet and exceed your expectations.
Your role as a Entry Level Aluminum Extrusion Laborer
As an Entry Level Aluminum Extrusion Laborer at Flextrude, you will engage in a variety of tasks daily. Expect to operate machinery, assist in the extrusion process, and perform quality control checks on products. You will work closely with experienced team members to learn best practices and safety protocols.
Responsibilities may also include preparing materials, cleaning workstations, and packaging finished goods for shipment. Your schedule will consist of rotating shifts, which allows for flexibility and varied experiences on the job. Shifts are as follows: 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, 2nd shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
There is a $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift and $2.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift.
The position requires commitment from Monday through Saturday, fostering a strong work ethic and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
What you need to be successful
To succeed as an Entry Level Aluminum Extrusion Laborer at Flextrude, candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. While manufacturing production experience is preferred, a positive attitude and eagerness to pick up new skills will be highly valued. The role requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs and stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift, ensuring you remain physically prepared for the demands of the job. Familiarity with equipment operation and troubleshooting will be beneficial, as you will work with various extrusion machinery.
Effective teamwork and adherence to safety compliance are essential, as you collaborate with colleagues to maintain a productive and safe work environment. A willingness to cross-train on different roles, such as saw helper, saw operator, tail stretcher, and head stretcher, will further enhance your contribution to the team.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- Mechanical aptitude
- manufacturing production experience (preferred)
- ability to lift over 50 lbs and stand for up to 10 hours per shift
- equipment operation and troubleshooting skills
- teamwork and safety compliance
- willingness to learn and cross-train on extrusion machinery with a training program consiting of:
- Initially starting as a saw helper
- The next step in the training will be as a saw operator
- After learning the saw operator position, you will learn to be a tail stretcher
- The next step in your training will be a head stretcher
- The goal of our training program is for you to complete the above training and then learn to be an Extrusion Press operator
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