Extrusion Setup Operator

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day Work Week

401(K) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Health plan options

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Annual events

Job summary

KMC Stampings, a premier metal fabricator with 115 years in southeastern Wisconsin, is seeking a 1st Shift Extrusion Operator in Port Washington. You will run extrusion lines, load materials, perform coil changes, and ensure parts meet prints.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math, ability to read prints, and experience with metrology tools like calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, specifications, and memos.
• Ability to interpret part prints and measure parts with calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with basic metrology equipment and ERP data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion safely and efficiently to meet standard rates.
• Perform coil changes and minor adjustments per work instructions.
• Record labor, inventory, and job data in ERP system.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and assist with material handling.

Skills

Reading part prints

Metrology

Basic math

ERP data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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Extrusion Setup Operator

Full Time Manufacturing Port Washington, WI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1270

Your opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you’ll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you’ll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you’ll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you’ll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you’ll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!

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.

BENEFITS:

Some key advantages of working at KMC Stampings include a highly competitive benefit package including:

• PPO Health plan and CDHP Health plan options including NO PLAN PREMIUMSon the CDHP Plan!
• 4 Day Work Week with a 3 Day Weekend
• Generous 401(K) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation Time, Personal time and 10 paid holidays
• Company paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Company paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Annual Events