Extrusion Support ( 2nd Shift)

Alexandria Industries•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring safety, supporting company vision, and efficiently operating equipment to meet customer quality requirements. The position involves accurately fulfilling customer orders through packing and fabrication processes, including inspecting materials, packaging according to specifications, and performing modifications to aluminum parts. Additionally, the role requires general machine maintenance, documentation, process monitoring, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The Extrusion Support position also involves distributing baskets, providing support to extrusion press lines, maintaining a clean work area using the 5S system, and supporting departmental key measures.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent degree
1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to recognize safety concerns
Knowledgeable in company-wide computer systems and programs
Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
A highly motivated self-starter
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong coordination and judgment 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 has on the material
Knowledge of the performance measures of the department and company
Teamwork
Ability to take part in additional training i.e. Extrusion 101

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: Packing
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 updated shipping board
Fabrication: Set up and run cutting equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
Inspect the parts as required to ensure the parts meet customer quality specifications
Ensure proper deburring, in order to guarantee that no burrs or sharp edges are on any parts
Inspect the parts to ensure that no nylon residue is left on the parts 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 improvements ideas to help better processes and procedures
Distribute baskets to and from extrusion press lines
Provide extrusion press support if needed
Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
Continually support and improve the department’s key measures