Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift

Central Wire•Michigan City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Take the next step with an exciting and growing company! 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— in large part because of the people behind our products. Do you have a strong work ethic? Take pride in a job well done? Are you passionate about contributing to individual and team, company and customer successes? If you’re interested in joining a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to reach your full potential, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Read and follow written and visual work instructions
Ability to operate 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
Ability to lift 50 to 55 pounds (frequently)
Ability to visually identify fine details for completion of quality checks
Ability to lift 75 pounds (infrequently)

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