Sanlo-Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Central Wire•Michigan City, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a dependable, quality-driven Extruder Operator to join our manufacturing operations team. With 12 locations in three countries, 750+ employees, and over 60 years of excellence, the Central Wire (CWI) Group of Companies is a world-class manufacturer. As the only fully integrated maker of wire, rope and assemblies, our solutions are found in aerospace, defense, med tech, and heavy industry applications around the globe. This is a full-time, 2nd shift position.

Requirements

Read and follow written and visual work instructions.
Ability to learn operating a forklift.
Use and read calipers, micrometers and tape measures.
Use common hand tools (wrenches, exacto knife, hammer).
Understanding of wire and ability to confirm wire type by counting strands and measuring diameter.
Use air tools.
Operate a blow torch.

Responsibilities

Complete set-up and change over of extruding equipment and dies to complete jobs.
Complete start-up of extrusion equipment at the start of each shift.
Complete shut-down, including cleaning all material out of the barrel, at the end of each shift.
Set-up, monitor and adjust water trays to cool material.
Set-up, monitor and adjust equipment speed and temperature in response to start new runs and correct in-process quality concerns.
Review work orders, prioritize jobs and schedule extrusion equipment accordingly.
Complete visual quality inspections on work-in-progress and finished product.
Measure and ensure dimensions of work-in-progress and finished product.
Package and label completed work-in-progress and finished product.
Load material and operate material dryers.
Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs to extruding equipment.
Complete material handling of all materials to and from extrusion work area.
Record completion of production and quality checks on production logs.