Extrusion Setup Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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 POSITION:

KMC 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Extrusion safely and effectively to meet standard rates, performing coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructions

• Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment

• Accurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following department housekeeping standards

• May 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 materials

• Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization
• Able to utilize computer and input data
• Ability to interpret part prints
• Ability to accurately measure a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While 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.