Extrusion Setup Operator
Job Description
KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
KMC Stampings is seeking a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator.to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. This position performs basic material handling duties and operates crane to load and unload raw materials within the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate Extrusion safely and effectively to meet standard rates, performing coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructions
- Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
- Accurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following department housekeeping standards
- May perform basic material handling duties with the use of a manual pallet jack or stacker to move material, tooling, and stage parts. Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materials
- Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education (GED) and three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization
- Able to utilize computer and input data
- Ability to interpret part prints
- Ability to accurately measure a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull material. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.
