Press Operator ( 1st Shift)

 Press Operator, 1st Shift

Pay: $22.00 to $28.60 per hour
Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday

Who we are
Alexandria Industries has been making custom aluminum extrusions since 1966. We are headquartered in Alexandria, Minnesota, with plants in Minnesota and Indiana. We follow servant leadership, which means our leaders support our people so they can do their best work. Our values: [Value 1], [Value 2], [Value 3].

 About the job
We are hiring a Press Operator to run our extrusion press and turn aluminum into parts that meet customer specifications. As a Press Operator, you will set up and run the press, check your work, and keep your area safe and organized. We cross-train in every department function, so you will keep building your skills.

What a Press Operator does 

• Set up and run the extrusion press safely and efficiently


• Monitor process data and adjust billets to keep quality on target


• Take and inspect samples for surface finish and tolerances


• Read manufacturing orders and die drawings


• Perform general machine maintenance and keep your area organized using 5S

 Required 

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 3+ years of manufacturing experience


• Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools


• Ability to read die drawings


• Basic math and computer skills


• Ability to use overhead cranes and lift trucks


• Comfortable in a loud, warm production setting, with team lifts or a crane for items over 40 lbs

 Preferred (not required) 

• Knowledge of the aluminum age cycle


• Understanding of the steps before and after extrusion

 What we offer 

• Free onsite clinic: routine care, labs, and vaccinations at no cost


• Medical, dental, and vision from day one


• Save $1,500 or more a year on medical premiums with our wellness program


• Solarte Health: $0 out-of-pocket for services like imaging, orthopedics, and mental health care for you and your family on our medical plan


• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match


• 80 hours of PTO your first year, plus 64 hours of paid holidays


• 100% tuition reimbursement for job-related classes

Alexandria Industries is an equal opportunity employer.