What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd shift - Experienced Forklift Operator position at Flextrude?
SCOPE / SUMMARY : Position entails using forklift to move extruded aluminum throughout the Plant, cutting logs in to billets that supplies the extrusion presses, applies knowledge of properties of metals under heat in the age ovens to meet industry specifications. Reads and interprets blueprints for metal in racks. Complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for the productive and efficient operation of the CASTHOUSE / AGE / TRANSFER.
- Responsible for the Quality and Quantity of material being put in the age ovens.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling the age ovens.
- Operating the billet saw.
- Operating the forklift.
- Learn to use the Epics System in the computer
- Perform quality checks with tape measurer, Webster and tools
- Visually identify defective material
- Maintain constant flow of material
- Perform maintenance tasks as needed
- Responsible for housekeeping around the casthouse / age ovens area.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE OPERATING A FORKLIFT - High school diploma or GED, Basic computer skills, ability to lift 50 pounds, perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods, convert from fractions to decimal numbers, ability to use a micrometer, caliper, tape measure , protractor and square.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and high precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.The work environment is a High Temperature Environment due to the nature of the Aluminum Extrusion Process.
