Extrusion Setup Operator

Join KMC StampingsYour opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC, a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you'll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you'll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you'll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you'll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you'll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!Summary Of PositionKMC Stampings is seeking a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. This position performs basic material handling duties and operates crane to load and unload raw materials within the department.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOperate Extrusion safely and effectively to meet standard rates, performing coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructionsAdhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipmentAccurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP systemMaintain a clean and safe work environment by following department housekeeping standardsMay perform basic material handling duties with the use of a manual pallet jack or stacker to move material, tooling, and stage parts. Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materialsMaintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work ordersQualificationsHigh school diploma or general education (GED) and three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimalsAbility to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organizationAble to utilize computer and input dataAbility to interpret part printsAbility to accurately measure a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull material. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.BenefitsSome key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:Culture Forward Work EnvironmentPPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day WeekendDental & Vision InsuranceGenerous 401(K) plan with company matchEducational Assistance, Mentorship programPaid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidaysCompany paid Life Insurance & AD&D CoverageCompany paid Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramQuarterly Employee Lunches, Annual EventsEmployee Recognition ProgramsPPE ReimbursementCome grow with us. Apply today!