Machine Operator - Cutting/Extrusion

Entry level positions available for an established ceramic manufacturer. Du-Co Ceramics Company is family owned and has been in business for over 70 years.

Cutting Operator Duties:

• Operates preset machines designed to perform cutting, grinding, etc. of ceramic ware, as required.
• Uses various measuring instruments to verify cut lengths are to prescribed tolerances.
• Checks ware visually for surface defects including chips, blisters or other deformities
• Uses air hoses in accordance with standard operating procedures to remove dust or foreign material.
• Shuts off equipment if ware is not conforming to specifications or malfunctions and notifies set up personnel.
• Uses scale to determine number of parts produced, as required.
• Prepares daily production record
• Assists department personnel in moving of ceramic ware to areas designated.
• Removes racks from dryer.
• Pull batch samples and cut to pre-determined length.
• Count and record number of boards received against work order.
• Break tubes off of boards for staging or cutting on barrel cutter in accordance with work order instructions.
• Make minor adjustments including, but not limited to, dressing cutting wheels to ensure quality products.
• Help train and instruct other operators in quality and methods of their assigned duties.
• Operate extrusion dryers.
• Cross train to operate extruders and pre-load kilns.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

These are not assembly line positions. Work environment is not climate controlled. Dusty work environment.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6a-2:30pm; Over-Time as required

We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, supplemental insurance and 401k benefits as well as PTO and holiday pay, after applicable waiting periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting at $16.48/Hr.

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