Catalina Cylinders-East is a leading manufacturer of high pressure aluminum compressed gas cylinders, low pressure aluminum compressed gas cylinders and technical impacts located in Hampton, VA.  Catalina Cylinders-East is part of Catalina Cylinder Inc. with 3 locations in the United States.  

We are an ESOP Company.  ESOP stands for "Employee Stock Ownership Plan." We believe stronger commitments are made by each employee due to the powerful and motivating benefits of ownership.

We offer an excellent benefit package including:  vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, ESOP, 401k and profit sharing.   Catalina Cylinders Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Catalina Cylinders - East is currently seeking a Press Loader

Requisition # HAE1617-0101 - PRLO

Press Loader sets up, preps, loads, removes, and transports stock/parts for the forging operation. Position involves continuous rotation, holding the hot part with tongs and placing it on the die for the press and removing pressed parts. Press Loader is in constant communication with Press Operator and other Press personnel.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the press set-up including any changes/adjustments to bolts, clamps, and burner assembly at the beginning of each production run.
• Load stock/parts into the adjacent conveyor oven.
• Check stock and die temperatures before forging parts.
• Position stock/part for spray-on lubrication process.
• Position the piece accordingly into the forging die with use of tongs, hydraulic clamps, air-assisted hoist and/or overhead crane.
• Retrieve the forged part from the die and place into etch basket.
• Maintain accurate part-counts of current production.
• Assure quality and production requirements are met, as per job-specific travelers.
• Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
• Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• 1-2 years of High School or equivalent.
• 3+ month’s related manufacturing/production experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehend).
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisor, and QC personnel.
• Basic Math and measuring.
• Ability to use and operate equipment and machinery.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and directions.
• Able to work in a demanding fast paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3+ months Aluminum forge press experience or related alloy mechanical press experience.
• 1+ years industrial manufacturing production experience.

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the aforementioned knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered at the Company’s discretion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS /Work Environment

This job will be performed in a Manufacturing Environment.

Physical – Must be able to manipulate parts weighing up to 30 lbs.

Please, no calls or walk-ins.