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

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking an extrusion process operator to operate and monitor extrusion and pugging lines, ensuring products meet quality specifications.

The role supports kiln production, records process data, and performs routine maintenance and change-overs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 6 months manufacturing/warehousing experience, and CRC Bronze or higher.

Qualifications

• Must complete all required job training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent.
• CRC Bronze or above.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions; communicate in one-on-one settings.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and monitors the GHCM; logs settings on the Extrusion Activities Log Sheet.
• Adjusts cradle and die transfer settings; verifies operations per instructions.
• Performs start-up procedures and maintains extrusion process.
• Looks for defects; takes corrective action per the Process Adjustment Plan.
• Collects weight samples; records data in APICS system.
• Cleans components; logs data in SPC software; maintains equipment boards.
• Handles contaminated material; moves material to containment area.
• Performs change-overs; records die adjustments during runs.
• Follows safety rules; avoids forklift hazards and uses doors/hoists properly.
• Participates in PM, MMOL and G5S activities as needed.
• Adheres to EMS procedures for waste disposal.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Customer Focus

Environmental Awareness

Technical Skills

Integrity & Accountability

Organizational Awareness

Respect & Humility

Safety Orientation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months manufacturing/warehousing experience

CRC Bronze or above

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: CONTE003039

• Full-Time
• Rate : $19.67 USD per hour

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.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

• A. 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
• B. 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
• C. Performs the power-up/start-up procedures according to approved instructions
• D. 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
• E. 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
• F. 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
• G. 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.
• H. Performs necessary change-over procedures according to established work instructions; records all die adjustments during a production run onto the Die Adjustment Sheet
• I. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists
• J. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
• K. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
• L. This job has no supervisory responsibilities

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Environmental Awareness and Compliance
• Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills
• Integrity and Accountability
• Organizational Awareness
• Respect and Humility
• Safety Orientation
• Teamwork

IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required Education and/or Experience

• 1. Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
• 2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3. 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent
• 4. CRC Bronze or above

B. Required Language Skills

• 1. Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

C. Required Mathematical Skills

• 1. Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

D. Required Reasoning Ability

• 1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• 2. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

E. Other Preferred Skills

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here ...)

• A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• B. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms.
• C. The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• D. The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).
• E. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and airborne particles.
• B. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

• A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
• B. Safety glasses or goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.
• C. Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.

NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

NGK CERAMICS USA, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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