Summary: The Extrusion Assistant Operator is responsible for assisting the Extrusion Operator set-up and operate Extrusion presses to extrude forged first ends, as well as operate independently as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following:

• Manufactures parts to customer specifications and tolerances.

• Operates load robot, changes program, and resets faults.

• Operates and resets stacking robot, proper program, basket/pallet change.

• Supervises the Loader assigned to unit when robot is down.

• Conducts on the job training of everyone assigned to their unit.

• Performs job changes on their unit.

• Keeps records of changes or adjustments needed to produce parts to company/customer specifications.

• Spells the Loader, when necessary, through break periods when the robot is unavailable.

• Checks and refills coater tanks per work instructions.

• Removed tags from pallets on the stock conveyor before they get to the robot.

• Checks the condition of the material, heat, and part number on the stock conveyor.

• Watches for heat changes.

• Prepares tooling prior to job changes.

• Repairs cutters and ensures ready for use.

• Calls Maintenance and supervisor when problems develop.

• Maintains the necessary supplies needed.

• Maintains quality of the parts being produced and make corrections when necessary.

• Records daily production on downtime log.

• Make checks on the Ultrasonic inspection machine and records on appropriate form.

• Runs required SPC samples and fill out the required SPC charts. Notifies foreman if tolerances are out of range to bring parts back into specifications.

• Ensures that Loader has all necessary and related safety equipment needed when a load is used.

• Maintains coverage through lunches, breaks and shift changes.

• Reports any problems either mechanical or safety to foreman as soon as possible.

• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.

• Provides coverage when needed due to employee absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• One to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred.

Key Competencies

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to effectively report relevant data and job specific information as needed.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic mathematics.

Computer Skills:

• Ability to navigate basic technology including but not limited to the use of digital self-service platforms, time clocks and other systems where applicable.

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in manufacturing environments or a mechanical aptitude

• Satisfactory completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test

• Required to use the 2-way radio and exhibit good communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.

• Must be able to operate and use a crane, pallet jack or other devices.

• Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 75 lbs.

• Tolerate potentially extreme temperature fluctuations impacted by weather and machinery.

• Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels in workspaces.

• Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.

What We Offer:

• Full-Time employment

• Benefits Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD & D Life insurance) bolded benefits are company paid.

• 401k Company Match

• Time Off:

o PTO without a waiting period

o Eleven (11) paid holidays after completion of their probationary period

Work Environment:

The Assistant Extrusion Operator will work within our production facility, which often involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. The Assistant Extrusion Operator will encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation throughout the facility which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.