Ceramic Extrusion Operator – Continuous Process

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking an Operator to run and monitor extrusion and related processes in a production environment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to established procedures to meet product specifications.

The candidate will perform setup tasks, monitor equipment, document process data, and participate in PM and 5S activities as part of continuous improvement. This is a full-time on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors extrusion and pugging processes to produce dried, formed ceramic products.
• Sets up GHCM (Green Honeycomb Cutting Machine) and records settings on the Extrusion Activities Log Sheet.
• Adjusts cradle kicker, cradle supply, first transfer and cradle feeder settings; verifies operation.
• Performs power-up/start-up procedures per approved instructions.
• Operates, monitors and adjusts extrusion; detects defects and applies counter-measures per the Process Adjustment Plan.
• Obtains weight samples at start of each travel ticket; records weights on tickets and inputs data into APICS system.
• Cleans machine components and enters process data into SPC software; maintains tooling data board.
• Removes contaminated material, moves material to confinement area, and handles packing and palletizing.
• Performs die changeovers and records all die adjustments during production.
• Follows safety procedures and participates in PM, MMOL, and G5S activities; adheres to EMS procedures.

Job description

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking an Operator to run and monitor extrusion and related processes in a production environment. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to established procedures to meet product specifications.

The candidate will perform setup tasks, monitor equipment, document process data, and participate in PM and 5S activities as part of continuous improvement. This is a full-time on-site position.