Extrusion Support (2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm)

Extrusion Support (2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm)

Production job

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's vision and strategies
• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
• Packing
• Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
• Ensure all quality practices are being followed
• Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders after the material has exited the age oven
• Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
• Package orders based on customer specifications (customer pack prints)
• Load trailers based on customer specifications (customer pack prints) as needed
• Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction based on updated shipping board
• Fabrication
• Set up and run cutting equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
• Inspect the parts as required to ensure the parts meet customer quality specifications
• Ensure proper deburring, in order to guarantee that no burrs or sharp edges are on any parts
• Inspect the parts to ensure that no nylon residue is left on the parts after running through the equipment
• Perform general machine maintenance as necessary to keep equipment in a well maintained condition
• Document process information using set-up sheets and/or manufacturing orders
• Monitor and make correct process changes for packing the product or changing rates
• Provide suggestions and continuous improvements ideas to help better processes and procedures
• Distribute baskets to and from extrusion press lines
• Provide extrusion press support if needed
• Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
• Continually support and improve the department's key measures

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent degree
• Experience: 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

Other required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Knowledgeable in company-wide computer systems and programs
• Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
• A highly motivated self-starter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong coordination and judgment skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
• Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
• Ability to properly use appropriate measuring tools
• Knowledge of the age cycle and the effect it has on the material
• Knowledge of the performance measures of the department and company
• Teamwork
• Ability to take part in additional training i.e. Extrusion 101

Equipment used:

• Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Basket Lifts
• Calipers
• Deburring Machines
• Forklifts
• Hand Tools
• Hydraulic Carts
• Label Machine
• Overhead Crane
• Pallet Lifts
• Portable Lifts
• Saws
• Shrink Wrapper
• Tape Measure
• Tractor Trailer

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Teamwork-Works Effectively With Others

Expert

Preferred

Communication-Speaks/Writes Clearly-Listens

Intermediate

Plan-Organize-Schedule-Prioritize

Some Knowledge

Dependable-Reliable-Responsible-Work Ethic

Expert

Adaptable-Flexible-Open To Change-New Ideas

Intermediate

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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