Extrusion Support (Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
About The Position
This position is responsible for packing, trailer loading, material handling, and fabrication of aluminum parts, and for participating in 5S initiatives. The role involves ensuring safety is the top priority, exhibiting active leadership, and operating equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality requirements and customer specifications. Key tasks include fulfilling customer orders, performing inspections, packaging, and loading trailers to meet delivery schedules. Fabrication duties involve modifying aluminum parts, ensuring proper deburring, and inspecting for quality. General duties include machine maintenance, documenting process information, providing continuous improvement ideas, supporting the extrusion press, and maintaining a clean work area using the 5S system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to recognize safety concerns
- Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
- Ability to use the proper inspection equipment per designated work area
- A highly motivated self-starter
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
- Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
- Ability to properly use appropriate measuring tools
- Knowledge of the age cycle and the effect it on the material
- Teamwork Ability
- Ability to take part in additional training
Responsibilities
- Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's vision and strategies
- Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
- Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders
- Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
- Ensure all quality practices are being followed
- Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders after the material has exited the age oven
- Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
- Package orders based on customer specifications (customer pack prints)
- Load trailers based on customer specifications (customer pack prints) as needed
- Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction based on the updated shipping board
- Set up and run fabrication equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
- Inspect parts as required to ensure they meet customer quality specifications
- Ensure proper deburring so that no burrs or sharp edges remain on any parts
- Inspect parts to ensure no nylon residue is left after running through the equipment
- Perform general machine maintenance as necessary to keep equipment in a well-maintained condition
- Document process information using set-up sheets and/or manufacturing orders
- Monitor and make correct process changes for packing the product or changing rates
- Provide suggestions and continuous improvement ideas to help improve processes and procedures
- Provide extrusion press support if needed
- Keep work area clean and orderly using the 5S system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain)
- Continually support and improve the department's key measures
- Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
