Extrusion 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!

KMC is seeking an Extrusion Operator to work on 1st shift. This role operates extrusion equipment to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. This role performs basic material handling duties and operates crane to load and unload raw materials within the department.

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
• May provide training to other Extrusion Operators, as necessary
• Other duties as assigned or required

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.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:

• Culture Forward Work Environment
• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMS on the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship program
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PPE Reimbursement

Come grow with us. Apply today!