Extrusion Operator

Job Title: Extrusion Operator (night shift 6pm – 6am)

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to operate and understand the principles of ram extrusion.

Demonstrates ability to operate forklifts.

Properly label material to be shipped from Extrusion.

Perform and calculate times for color changes, shut downs, purges, and poly pros.

Cut stock back to correct lengths and place in proper containers (boxes, carts, pallets, etc.).

Ability to complete all paperwork correctly and in a timely fashion (dispatch list, data collection charts, SPC charts, product I.D. tags, etc.)

Monitor Extrusion Process and identify problems (heats, rates, physical characteristics, quality, and specifications, etc.)

Demonstrates ability to operate measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractor, filer gage, weigh scale).

Demonstrates ability to do root cause analysis.

Monitor, fill and/or exchange resin hoppers.

Keep department floor space organized and clean.

Properly record and cut up scrap.

Dispose of trash.

Demonstrates ability to input needed information into ERP system correctly, look up stock, and correct ERP confirmation errors.

Demonstrates ability to assemble, start, and run good quality product on any die for production.

Perform all responsibilities with safety as first priority.

Perform all functions with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility.

Demonstrates the ability to place a work order when equipment requires maintenance.

Maintain excellent attendance to aid in department function.

Perform other tasks, as needed, at the request of the supervisor.

Demonstrates the ability to produce new procedures to lower die changeover times and quicker color changes.

Demonstrates the ability to operate and interface with all ram extrusion controllers.

Demonstrates the ability to start up and shut down the department.

Demonstrates the ability to understand all extrusion compounds.

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent attendance and safety record

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractor, filer gage, weigh scale).

Ability to work in a team environment

Good verbal and written communication skills

Detail oriented personality

Commitment to the Operating Principles and 6s programs

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Basic computer knowledge

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
MCAM follows all CDC guidelines and provides mask or face shields, maintains social distancing requirements, and take temperature readings. We provide individual hand sanitizer as well as hand sanitizer stations.

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Remotely:

• No