Job Title: Extrusion Support
Department: Extrusion Support
Reports To: Extrusion Lead
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
This position is responsible for packing, trailer loading, material handling, and fabrication of aluminum parts, and for participating in 5S initiatives.
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 the updated shipping board
Fabrication
- Set up and run fabrication equipment in order to make modifications to aluminum parts
- Inspect parts as required to ensure they meet customer quality specifications
- Ensure proper deburring so that no burrs or sharp edges remain on any parts
- Inspect parts to ensure no nylon residue is left after running through the equipment
General
- 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 improvement ideas to help improve processes and procedures
- Provide extrusion press support if needed
- Keep work area clean and orderly using the 5S system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain)
- Continually support and improve the department's key measures
Other Job Duties (not considered essential to the job)
- Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
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 companywide computer systems and programs
- Ability to use the proper inspection equipment per designated work area
- A highly motivated self-starter
- Strong written and verbal communication 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
- Teamwork
- Ability to take part in additional training
Equipment Used
- Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine)
- Calipers
- Deburring machines
- Forklifts
- Hand tools
- Manual carts
- Label machine
- Overhead crane
- Saws
- Shrink wrapper
- Tape measure
Typical Environment & Physical Requirements
Frequency key: Rare = 0–5% of workday | Occasional = 6–33% | Frequent = 34–66% | Constant = 67–100%
Environmental Requirements
- Exposure to dust, fumes, odors, mists, toxic gases, poor ventilation, anti-neoplastic agents, adhesives, and chemical hazards: Frequent
- Exposure to extreme cold temperatures (below 32° for more than an hour, not weather related): Rare
- Exposure to extreme hot temperatures (above 100° for more than an hour, not weather related): Occasional
- Exposure to loud noises and moving mechanical parts: Frequent
- Indoors: Constant
- Outdoors: Rare
- Working at unprotected heights: Rare
Physical Requirements
- Balancing: Occasional
- Bending: Occasional
- Carrying (anything 40+ pounds requires a team lift or crane operation):
- 0–10 pounds: Frequent
- 11–20 pounds: Frequent
- 21–30 pounds: Occasional
- 31–40 pounds: Occasional
- 41–50 pounds: Rare
- Climbing (stairs, ladders): Rare
- Communication (verbal and written): Constant
- Crawling / kneeling / squatting: Rare
- Driving automotive equipment: Rare
- Foot controls: Occasional
- Hearing (perceive the nature of sounds or receive information by ear): Constant
- Lifting from floor to waist level (anything 40+ pounds requires a team lift or crane operation):
- 0–10 pounds: Frequent
- 11–20 pounds: Frequent
- 21–30 pounds: Occasional
- 31–40 pounds: Occasional
- Lifting overhead (anything 40+ pounds requires a team lift or crane operation):
- 0–10 pounds: Rare
- 11–20 pounds: Rare
- 21–30 pounds: Rare
- 31–40 pounds: Rare
- Pulling / pushing: Occasional
- Reaching above shoulder level: Occasional
- Reaching forward: Frequent
- Repetitive motion (hands, wrists, fingers, arms): Constant
- Sitting: Rare
- Standing: Frequent
- Vibration: Rare
- Vision (near acuity, far acuity, distinguishing colors, depth perception): Constant
- Walking: Frequent
- Work space – open (movement not restricted): Constant
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Alexandria Industries reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.