Lead Extrusion Operators - Multiple Shifts

Transcendia, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking Lead Extrusion Operators for multiple shifts. The role involves assisting in production planning, maintaining safety standards, and training employees. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 3-5 years of experience, with a strong focus on detail and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join us in ensuring product quality while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to interact professionally in various settings.
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day planning and problem-solving of the team.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Responsible for training new employees.
• Communicate with others to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Multi-tasking

Professional interaction

Continuous improvement dedication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Computer

Job description

Lead Extrusion Operators - Multiple Shifts

Grand Rapids, MI $18.00-$19.00

Transcendia is a leader in custom-engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.

Job Summary: Assist the supervisor in executing the day to day planning and problem solving of the team in order to meet its required level of production and quality expectations while keep the team engaged in operating a variety of extrusion machines to manufacture our products safely and efficiently.

Job Duties

• Analyzes and resolves problems with work orders and assists other team members with problem solving of work orders
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
• Maintains a safe working environment by following company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents
• Maintains company's quality standards
• Responsible for training employees
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operations, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
• Supports plans flow of materials through department and develops physical layout of machines according to work orders
• Communicates with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Directs/instructs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Maintains time and production records
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), three to five years of experience preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow up skills
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with co-workers, other departments, vendors and other site visitors
• Ability to multi task and read production tickets
• Ability to perform math calculations including fractions
• Must be able to read tape measure, including micrometer
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to maintain production standards
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.