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                                   

• Incentive potential  

• Relocation : Up to $1500 

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!

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.