OPER, STRETCHER - 3rd Shift 8:30PM - 7:00PM at MI Metals Inc

Smyrna, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operating Stretcher Equipment, Computer Controls Operation, Measuring Tools Usage, Quality Inspection, Mechanical Aptitude, Material Handling, Saw Operations Assistance, Safety Compliance, Reading Tape Measure, Following Instructions

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Position Summary The Press Stretcher Operator is responsible for operating stretcher equipment to straighten aluminum extrusions and ensure they meet customer specifications. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, supporting press operations, and working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties represent the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require. Ensure aluminum extrusions have cooled sufficiently prior to stretching operations. Operate stretcher equipment using computer controls to select correct pressure and stretch length settings to eliminate twists and bows. Use blocks, gauges, and other measuring tools to ensure proper stretching with minimal distortion and within specified tolerances. Monitor equipment during operation to identify potential mechanical issues that could cause injury, equipment damage, or product defects. Identify visible quality defects and properly segregate or discard scrap material. Assist press crew with handling tangled or difficult material as needed. Assist with saw operations to cut extruded aluminum to customer-specified lengths. Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area. Follow all safety rules and practices and report unsafe conditions or incidents to the supervisor immediately. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Willingness and ability to work overtime, including weekends, as required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing and walking for the majority of the shift Frequent use of hands for handling, gripping, and operating controls Frequent reaching with hands and arms Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Lifting requirements: Up to 50 pounds independently Up to 100 pounds with assistance or team lift Ability to hear, speak, and see clearly, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception Work Environment This position is performed in a manufacturing environment that includes: Exposure to moving mechanical parts Elevated noise levels requiring hearing protection Exposure to fumes or airborne particles Exposure to vibration Occasional exposure to heat, humidity, and outdoor weather conditions Potential risk of electrical shock Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The following PPE is required while performing this job: Safety glasses Hearing protection (ear plugs) Gloves Long pants Steel-toed shoes (reimbursed up to the maximum shoe allowance after the probationary period)

Responsibilities

The Press Stretcher Operator is responsible for operating stretcher equipment to straighten aluminum extrusions, ensuring they meet customer specifications by selecting correct pressure and stretch length settings. This role also involves monitoring equipment, identifying quality defects, assisting press and saw crews, and maintaining a clean work area.