Extrusion Press Operator- 2nd shift

Gordon Aluminum Industries INC•Schofield, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Extrusion Press Operator ensures the production of company products at the highest quality and at the lowest possible cost, meeting company policies and procedures. The Extrusion Press Operator will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy. The general purpose of the Extrusion Press Operator (Extrusion A) is to work as a part of the extrusion team, running the extrusion press safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years relevant manufacturing experience.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Operate the extrusion press in a safe productive manner, adjusting machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures.
Measure and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for conformance to specifications according to blueprints, adjusting controls as necessary to alter products.
Determine setup procedures according to specifications and document any inconsistencies or changes.
Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on the extrusion press (ex. Monitor oil levels, change and re- place worn tooling, basic cleaning).
Accurately use ERP system to document machine rates and material usage to facilitate an efficient and lean production environment.
Communicate within the organization using email or telephone to discuss changes in production schedule or machine issues.
Operate cranes and forklifts to move raw material and tooling when needed.
Be able to perform duties and responsibilities of Extrusion B and C as needed to cover vacations, absences, breaks, etc.
Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments.