What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Support position at Alexandria Industries?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
- Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s vision and strategies
- Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
- Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
Packing
- Review manufacturing orders in order to verify internal and external customer specifications
- Ensure all quality practices are being followed
- Perform inspections of aluminum extrusion orders after the material has exited the age oven
- Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
- Package orders based on customer specifications (customer pack prints)
- Load trailers based on customer specifications (customer pack prints) as needed
- Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction based on updated shipping board
Fabrication
- Set up and run cutting equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
- Inspect the parts as required to ensure the parts meet customer quality specifications
- Ensure proper deburring, in order to guarantee that no burrs or sharp edges are on any parts
- Inspect the parts to ensure that no nylon residue is left on the parts after running through the equipment
- Perform general machine maintenance as necessary to keep equipment in a well maintained condition
- Document process information using set-up sheets and/or manufacturing orders
- Monitor and make correct process changes for packing the product or changing rates
- Provide suggestions and continuous improvements ideas to help better processes and procedures
- Distribute baskets to and from extrusion press lines
- Provide extrusion press support if needed
- Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S system (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
- Continually support and improve the department’s key measures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent degree
Experience:
- 1 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to recognize safety concerns
- Knowledgeable in company-wide computer systems and programs
- Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
- A highly motivated self-starter
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong coordination and judgment skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
- Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
- Ability to properly use appropriate measuring tools
- Knowledge of the age cycle and the effect it has on the material
- Knowledge of the performance measures of the department and company
- Teamwork
- Ability to take part in additional training i.e. Extrusion 101
EQUIPMENT USED
- Office Equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
- Basket Lifts
- Calipers
- Deburring Machines
- Forklifts
- Hand Tools
- Hydraulic Carts
- Label Machine
- Overhead Crane
- Pallet Lifts
- Portable Lifts
- Saws
- Shrink Wrapper
- Tape Measure
- Tractor Trailer
