Careers

Iowa Aluminum is searching for “The right fit” Operators to run their state-of-the-art Aluminum Extrusion Presses. Experience is preferred but not necessary. We want YOU to join our family!

 Qualifications:

• Character
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Controlled Intensity
• Solution Oriented
• Good Math Skills
• Results Driven
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to quantify decision making
• Objective thought process
• Team Oriented
• Communicator
• Dependable
• Coachable
• Take Ownership

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Safety First– follow processes provided / Be alert / Be focused / Be organized / Report any irregularities – nonconformities in equipment or personnel.
• Receive and follow direction of daily schedule given by Extrusion Manager and Shift Supervisor.
• Verify correct alloys are set up for each tool as per work order.
• Verify-utilize – enter correct die recipes.
• Verify and assist loading the applicable tooling into press as per work order.
• Expedite tooling changes in an efficient and effective manner as per training.
• Enter recipe information into press.
• Spot check dimensions as per training / pre-post-saw-finished product.
• Run and monitor the Extrusion press per provided recipe.
• Contact Extrusion Supervisor for all concerns during production run.
• Spot check stretch process as requested in recipe and print/tolerances.
• Communicate with Head Stretch and Supervisor on potential changes.
• Spot check saw process as per recipe and work order.
• Communicate with Saw Operator and Supervisor on potential changes.
• Utilize precision tools / calipers / Micrometers / Squares / Protractors / Applicable go-no-go gauges as per recipe and training.
• Continually quantify that process is reaching expected recipe efficiencies / Contact supervisor if manipulation is necessary.
• Enter information as to move work orders into position for processing.
• Report to pre or postproduction meetings as required.

• Full time – Salary Position                                          

• Incentive potential  

• Relocation : Up to $1500 

• Overtime above 48 total hours 

• Potential higher starting salary based on experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
The company is taking additional COVID-19 precautions by enhanced cleaning on the shop floor.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albia, IA 52531: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Work Location: One location

APPLY TODAY!

Iowa Aluminum is searching for “The right fit” Supervisors to Manage their state-of-the-art Aluminum Extrusion Presses.

Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Iowa Aluminum wants YOU to join our family!

 Qualifications:

• Character
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Controlled Intensity
• Solution Oriented
• Good Math Skills
• Results Driven
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to quantify decision making
• Objective thought process
• Team Oriented
• Communicator
• Dependable
• Coachable
• Take Ownership

 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Safety First– follow processes provided / Be alert / Be focused / Be organized / Report any irregularities – nonconformities in equipment or personnel.
• Lead by example with a full understanding on how to operate and manipulate Extrusion Equipment, i.e.: Oven- Press-Stretcher-Saw operations.
• Must acquire or have a full understanding of extrusion process/tolerances/recovery/expectations/recipes.
• Must have a full understanding on how to read prints and determine critical scenarios.
• Must understand tolerances and how to utilize precision tools / calipers / micrometers / protractors / squares / comparators / Applicable go-no-go gauges as per recipe and training.
• Must Lead and manage 7 employees in all aspects on 2-presses /1- 8-hour shift 5 days per week.
• Review daily schedule and expectations with Extrusion Manager prior to each shift.
• Communicate directly with Extrusion team on schedule and expectations.
• Continuously monitor all positions – Press Operators/Head Stretchers/Saw operators/Quality Technicians.
• Continuously monitor and quantify variances between recipes and actual efficiencies/correct negative variances.
• Field all concerns- Mechanical/techniques/equations/tolerances/ from employees and offer immediate assistance in rectifying concerns.
• Contact correction groups when assistance is needed – Maintenance/Die Shop/Quality Control.
• Responsible for providing all shift production information post-shift as instructed for – Thru put /scrap/downtime/tooling correction/Maintenance concerns.
• Responsible for 7 employees’ performance – disciplinary forms.
• Review Shift performance and directly communicate with Extrusion Manager on daily/weekly/monthly / yearly performance vs expectations.
• Continuously Review solutions with Extrusion Manager / coach / teach your team on necessary corrective actions needed to achieve positive results vs recipe/expectation. 

• Full time – Salary Position                                                                             

• Incentive potential  

• Relocation : Up to $1500 

• Overtime above 48 total hours 

• Potential higher starting salary based on experience.

 Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
The company is taking additional COVID-19 precautions by enhanced cleaning on the shop floor.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albia, IA 52531: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Work Location: One location

Iowa Aluminum is hiring a driver for our 26’ straight truck.  Must possess Class A CDL w/ Air Brake endorsement.  The ability to tarp is a requirement. 

Iowa Aluminum provides regional delivery for many of our Midwest customers, originating in Albia, Iowa.  These routes allow our driver to be home almost every night based on delivery demands. 

The ideal candidate will represent Iowa Aluminum and should have good people skills and be highly reliable. 

We offer competitive mileage rates and weekly pay.

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare dies for production according to the press schedule.

Visually and dimensionally inspect new incoming dies from tooling suppliers.

During the Sample run, collect data, samples and nose piece at the press when die is sampled.  Complete necessary documents.

Inspect samples and if necessary, assess the type of repair to be done to the die.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

 Preferred Skills

• 6 months in the following:
• Knowledge of job function responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Extrusion Tooling.
• Knowledge of repair of Extrusion dies.
• Knowledge of Drawing Requirements.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards.
• Knowledge on the use of personal computers to include Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and current Network applications.