Continuous Extruder Floater - A Shift - 7:30am - 7:45pm (4on 4off)

NGK Opportunities; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. is seeking an extrusion production operator at our Mooresville, NC facility. The role involves operating and monitoring extrusion and pugging processes to meet ceramic product specifications.

You will set up the GHCM, adjust equipment, and document parameters in logs and APICS. The job requires hands-on control of process variables, attention to quality, and adherence to 5S and EMS procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating extrusion processes.
• Familiarity with APICS/PCIS systems to input data.
• Ability to perform change-overs and die adjustments.
• Commitment to 5S, EMS and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion and pugging processes.
• Set up GHCM and record settings on logs.
• Adjust cradle kicker, transfer and feeder settings; verify operations.
• Perform start-up procedures and record process data.
• Handle weight samples and input into APICS terminal.
• Clean machine components and manage tooling data in SPC.
• Handle contaminated material and move to confinement area.
• Execute change-overs and record die adjustments.

Skills

Process monitoring

Quality inspection

Tools

GHCM

APICS

SPC software

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: CONTI003030

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

Description

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I. POSITION SUMMARY

• A. Operates and monitors the extrusion and pugging processes, which are integral procedures in the manufacturing of dried, formed products. Those products are supplied to the kiln area where they are fired in kilns, in which ceramic products are produced that meet the required specifications & quality standards.
• B. Completes the GHCM (Green Honeycomb Cutting Machine) set-up; checks/resets the batch, work count, and total count settings located on the GHCM control panel; and records the settings on the Extrusion Activities Log Sheet
• C. Adjusts cradle kicker, cradle supply, first transfer and cradle feeder settings; and confirms the adjustments by visual verification of proper operations; performs the die holder assembly procedures according to established instructions
• D. Performs the power-up/start-up procedures according to approved instructions
• E. Operates, monitors and adjusts the extrusion process; observes, detects and reacts to visual defects in the extruded product and takes the appropriate counter-measures as described in the Process Adjustment Plan
• F. Obtains weight samples at the beginning of each travel ticket; marks the weight on the product; marks the weight on the travel ticket; and inputs the information at the APICS (ACU Product Information Control System) terminal
• G. Removes and cleans machine components such as dies, masking plates, spacers, etc.; enters process data into the SPC (Statistical Process Control) software; maintains the extruder information board with data gathered from the die travel ticket and from the actual tooling in use
• H. Removes and tags any formed material exhibiting contamination; and moves material to the confinement area; collects aomodori into designated totes, following established procedures for collecting, packing and palletizing.
• I. Performs necessary change-over procedures according to established work instructions; records all die adjustments during a production run onto the Die Adjustment Sheet
• J. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists
• K. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
• L. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials

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