Extrusion Setup Operator

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

KMC Stampings is seeking a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator in Port Washington, WI. The role involves operating extrusion equipment, handling materials, and following quality procedures to print specifications.

The position emphasizes hands-on training and a safe, family-like work environment with opportunities to grow knowledge of machinery, tooling, dies, and basic engineering support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED accepted with 3–6 months of related manufacturing experience or training
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos; communicate effectively with coworkers
• Able to utilize computer and input data; interpret part prints; measure parts with calipers/micrometers

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment safely to meet standard rates and perform coil changes
• Use measuring equipment to ensure parts meet quality standards
• Record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment following housekeeping standards
• Move materials with pallet jack or stacker; load/unload with crane as needed
• Perform weekly preventative maintenance and submit maintenance work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three to six months manufacturing experience or training

Job description

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Extrusion Setup Operator

Manufacturing Port Washington, WI, US

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

KMC Stampings is seeking a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator.to make parts at-rate and accurately to print. This position performs basic material handling duties and operates crane to load and unload raw materials within the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Extrusion safely and effectively to meet standard rates, performing coil changes and minor adjustments as defined by work instructions
• Adhere to defined quality procedures to ensure quality parts through the use and care of defined measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
• Accurately record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following department housekeeping standards
• May perform basic material handling duties with the use of a manual pallet jack or stacker to move material, tooling, and stage parts. Will operate a crane to load and unload raw materials
• Maintain equipment thru weekly preventative maintenance tasks and submit timely maintenance work orders

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education (GED) and three to six months prior relevant manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and other employees of the organization
• Able to utilize computer and input data
• Ability to interpret part prints
• Ability to accurately measure a manufactured part using basic metrology equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; occasionally required to sit and talk; frequently required to hear, walk and continuously stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull material. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Continuously exposed to manufacturing noise.