JOB DESCRIPTION — ALUMINUM EXTRUSION OPERATIONS
MIL – Metal Fabrication Unit
Thenepalle

Job Title
Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager / Manager – Aluminum Extrusion Operations
Department
Manufacturing Operations – Extrusion
Reports To
Plant Head / General Manager – Operations
Direct Reports
Shift Engineers, Press Operators, Die Shop Technicians, Downstream Operators
Location
Plant – Puthalapattu, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Employment Type
Full time, Permanent
Grade/Band
M08–M6A (as per company grading structure)

Position Objective
To lead the end-to-end aluminum extrusion operations—from billet preparation through aging—for a manufacturing facility producing solar module frames and structural profiles. The role holder will commission the 1400-ton extrusion press, establish all operating procedures, build and train the production team, and deliver secure, high-quality output meeting solar industry specifications for Tier-1 customers including Motherson and Vikram Solar.
Core Responsibilities
A. Extrusion Press Operations




Own the complete operation of the 1400-ton aluminum extrusion press across all shifts
Optimize extrusion parameters: ram speed, billet temperature, container temperature, pressure, and exit temperature for 6005 and 6063 alloys
Manage die loading/unloading sequences, container alignment, and stem/dummy block integrity
Achieve target extrusion speeds while maintaining profile dimensional accuracy within solar frame tolerances
Conduct systematic troubleshooting of press-related defects: die lines, surface tears, profile distortion, speed cracks
Drive productivity improvement programs targeting OEE >78% within the first 12 months

B. Billet Handling & Metallurgy
Supervise billet cutting, charging, and heating operations with exact temperature control
Ensure alloy-specific handling protocols for 6005 (higher strength, tighter process window) and 6063 (formability-focused) billets
Monitor billet homogenization quality and coordinate with

📌 Sr Manager Chittoor
🏢 Amara Raja Group
📍 Chittoor