Press Lab Tech

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: Rockledge, FL

Monday through Friday, 2nd shift 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required before or after the normal schedule or weekends.

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Certified Production Technician
• Strong understanding of mechanical components
• LEAN manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of HSE regulations
• Ability to think critically and theoretically

Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of HAR quality standards
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent mathematics skills, especially algebra, geometry, basic statistics and SPC
• Basic understanding of metallurgy
• Ability to read blueprints, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning
• Ability to use a wide variety of dimensional gages and measurement tools and systems. 
• Collaboration Skills.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving.
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency.
• Time Management and Organizational Skills.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Technical and Analytical Capacity.
• Results Driven.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure to perform required testing on all the material being extruded and conforms the results meets to all required specs and tolerance.
• Perform test functions in suitable time frame to support production.
• Record production test results in computer database system and make tags and labels.
• Follow proper MRT procedure for any material out of specs.
• Perform a wide variety of product measurements techniques. The measurement testing includes surface roughness measurement using profilometer, measurement of zinc weight and zinc coverage using CMI XRF machine, Keyence vision measurement, micrometer and calipers for dimensional specification, tensile testing for mechanical properties, operating EDM machine for vision samples.
• Perform and maintain record of daily calibration tests on all testing equipment’s in lab as required.
• Perform disposition of the MRT materials with the direction from quality engineer and central quality lab.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!
 

 Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  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.   

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