Press Officer_Kadi_Kalol_MNC

Location- Vithalapur (Kadi / Kalol relocation)

Company- Japanese MNC

Experience - Minimum 5 years in Aluminium Extrusion Press Operations, or relevant Press machine related exp in production

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Operate and supervise aluminium extrusion press machines.
• Plan and execute daily production as per the production schedule.
• Ensure maximum press utilization and productivity.
• Monitor billet loading, die installation, extrusion parameters, and product quality.
• Achieve daily production targets while minimizing downtime.

Process Control

• Set and monitor extrusion parameters such as:
• Billet temperature
• Die temperature
• Ram speed
• Container temperature
• Puller speed
• Cooling process
• Ensure compliance with approved process parameters.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure profiles meet customer specifications and approved drawings.
• Minimize extrusion defects such as:
• Surface defects
• Twisting
• Bending
• Die lines
• Dimensional variation
• Coordinate with the QA team for inspection and corrective actions.

Machine & Equipment

• Conduct daily machine inspection before production.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
• Report machine abnormalities immediately.
• Ensure proper die handling and maintenance.

Productivity Improvement

• Reduce scrap and rework.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Implement Kaizen initiatives.
• Support TPM activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis for production issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures where applicable.
• Maintain good housekeeping through 5S practices.
• Report unsafe conditions and near-miss incidents.

Team Management

• Guide operators and helpers during shifts.
• Allocate manpower effectively.
• Monitor discipline, attendance, and productivity.
• Conduct shift handovers with proper documentation.

Documentation

• Maintain:
• Production reports
• Shift reports
• Machine downtime records
• Rejection and scrap reports
• Die change records
• Daily production logbooks