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

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

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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