Extrusion I - 3rd shift

Apogee•Reed City, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee Architectural Metals is a segment of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. specializing in aluminum framing, windows, storefront, curtainwall, and entrance systems. We provide integrated capabilities, including design, engineering, extrusion, finishing, fabrication, and assembly, across North America. The Extrusion Press Team Members are cross-trained in a variety of roles including Die Setter, Stretcher, Saw Operator, and Saw Tail Operator. The Extrusion Press Crew works as a team to produce quality products at the maximum rate, ensuring all sales orders are extruded per schedule. The team is committed to safety, wearing required PPE, and ensuring no bodily harm occurs. They also use care and respect to prevent damage to tooling, equipment, and property, and maintain a clean extrusion area. All Press Team members are responsible for following documented procedures and ensuring product meets or exceeds established specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
Ability to frequently bend, lift, push, pull, and twist while carrying product.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively.
Must be able to read a tape measure accurately.
Must be able to read work instructions.
Must be able to demonstrate basic math skills.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to use small hand tools, including hammers, screw drivers, etc.
Must be able to read micrometers and calipers.
Must have demonstrated excellent attendance.
Crane operations training
Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Die Setter: Efficiently make die changes to maximize extrusion time and minimize heat loss. Ensure tooling is proper temperature prior to extruding. Double-check all die set-ups to ensure tooling and clearance not to “plug.” Pre-stage and prepare tooling set-ups, when possible, for efficiency and to minimize mistakes.
Stretcher: Advance extrusions after production onto the run-out table to specifications. Stretch extrusions to tolerances, utilizing pre-established dimensions. Using HMI computer program, measure extrusion dimensions and document the results. Adjust HMI program when extrusions are out of tolerance. Perform “Checks” and document results during stretching process to ensure extrusions have quality form and finish.
Saw Operator: Cut extrusions to correct length per sales order. Double-check cut length settings to ensure accuracy. Transfer cut material to cradles without damage following the packing diagrams. Act as a quality check and inform Supervisor if non-conforming extrusions (scratches, die lines, incomplete stretches, etc.) are detected. Inform Supervisor and Press Operator about any material shortages. Perform required documentation within EPICS and on log sheets to accurately record performance against the production schedule. Transfer product to ovens.
Saw Tail Operator: Scrap extra material. Assist the Saw Operator to transfer cut material to cradles without damage. Act as a quality check and inform Supervisor if non-conforming extrusions (scratches, die lines, incomplete stretches, quantity, etc.) are detected. Record Go/No Go gauges readings.