Extrusion Support (2nd Shift Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent degree

Experience:

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

EQUIPMENT USED

• Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Basket Lifts
• Calipers
• Deburring Machines
• Forklifts
• Hand Tools
• Hydraulic Carts
• Label Machine
• Overhead Crane
• Pallet Lifts
• Portable Lifts
• Saws
• Shrink Wrapper
• Tape Measure
• Tractor Trailer