Extrusion Support - C Shift

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.

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's vision and strategies
• 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
• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
  • 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 prior to it entering the aging oven
  • Check the hardness and temper of each alloy
  • Package orders based on customer specifications
  • Load trailers based on customer specifications
  • Meet delivery schedules to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• 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

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

1.  Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent degree

2.  Experience:

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred

3.  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 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 i.e. Extrusion 101