# Press Operator

> Almag Aluminum · Pennsauken, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production

## Description

Directly responsible to the Plant Manager.  Responsible for optimally operating the press, process equipment, handling equipment and die setup in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for following Company policies and procedures by ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.  We believe that every Employee is responsible to act safely and to model good safety practices.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The duties and responsibilities of the Press Operator are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

-   Efficiently operate the extrusion press while maintaining good quality that meets Almag’s quality standards.
-   Keep track of equipment performance and ensure press is well tuned, and temperatures are being properly managed from billet oven to press exit temperatures.
-   Responsible for monitoring runout efficiency such as length, speed, and finish.
-   Reference work orders to ensure press is running at the optimal speeds to maximize productivity.
-   Ensure billet zone temperatures are setup, monitored and maintained throughout the runs. Mark extrusions accordingly if temperatures do not meet requirements.
-   Die management - Ensure all necessary tooling is available at the beginning and throughout shift.
-   Load dies into press and ensure presses are not waiting for die changes. Importance must be given to ensure dies are not loaded too early or too late.
-   Ensure die temperatures are maintained when dies are loaded and removed from the ovens.
-   Responsible for communicating directly with the team leads/maintenance team if any mechanical breakdowns or issues are encountered.
-   Ensure proper billets/logs are in the ovens and monitor the supply to keep press going.
-   Ensure average speeds are followed based on information contained on work orders. If deviations occur, ensure note is made in EPICS and Team Lead is notified.
-   Responsible for EPICS entries for billet lengths, cut offs, cut sizes, etc., and highlight any special notes and instructions that the team needs to focus on.
-   Responsible for entering all downtime, die fails, quality issues, and schedule adherence notes in EPICS.
-   Responsible for checking notes in EPICS and viewing drawings throughout the shift to ensure work orders are followed correctly.
-   Responsible for checking the run out on the second billet produced. Report to Team Lead if billet length scheduled is inappropriate and have it changed to improve yield.
-   Ensure sufficient spacing is kept between extrusion pieces on the cooling table to make sure proper cooling is maintained.
-   Responsible for ensuring the extrusion is correctly fed into puller jaws. Notify maintenance/team lead if any issues occur.
-   Ensure exit/runout temperatures are monitored and maintained throughout the run.
-   Maintain quality checks at front end of press during operation and continuously throughout the shift.
-   Press samples must be properly labelled and kept together for traceability.
-   Ensure samples are taken after the first billet and verify dimensions and surface finish according to drawings in EPICS.
-   Ensure all billets and alloys used are accounted for in EPICS and documented accurately.
-   Check finish and dimensions on extrusions at the required frequency.
-   Complete press Ascona scans as required.
-   Must have knowledge and ability to operate all equipment at saw and stretcher.
-   Other duties as assigned.

## Requirements

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education/Experience**

-   High school Diploma with some technical background and mechanical aptitude.
-   Extrusion experience is an asset.

**Technical Skills/Competence**

-   1-2 years’ experience in an industrial environment.
-   Knowledge of machinery and ability to read drawings is an asset. Willing to train. 
-   Must be willing and able to train and develop as a saw operator / inspector, stretcher operator and die preparation operator as understating these jobs and their impact is critical to developing as a competent press operator.
-   Basic computer skills including MS Windows is required. Other MS software is an asset.
-   Understanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehension.
-   Ability to lift up-to 50lbs independently, and ability to lift up-to 100lbs in collaboration with a team member.
-   Familiarity with extrusion software such as EPICS is an asset.

## Benefits

-   Profit Sharing
-   Education Assistance Program
-   Social Events
-   Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
-   Internal Growth and Development

-   Health and Dental
-   Life and AD&D
-   Vision
-   Critical Illness Insurance
-   Long Term Disability

## Apply

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