Continuous Extruder Floater - D Shift - (7:30pm - 7:45am 4 on / 4 off)

JOB TITLE: Continuous Extruder Floater JOB GRADE: NE08

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt DEPARTMENT NAME: P-1 / Continuous

DEPARTMENT CODE: FRMSCD REPORTS TO: Supervisor

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I. Position Summary

• Operates and monitors the extrusion and pugging processes, which are integral procedures in the manufacturing of dried, formed products. Those products are supplied to the kiln area where they are fired in kilns, in which ceramic products are produced that meet the required specifications & quality standards.
  
  

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

• Completes the GHCM (Green Honeycomb Cutting Machine) set-up; checks/resets the batch, work count, and total count settings located on the GHCM control panel; and records the settings on the Extrusion Activities Log Sheet
• Adjusts cradle kicker, cradle supply, first transfer and cradle feeder settings; and confirms the adjustments by visual verification of proper operations; performs the die holder assembly procedures according to established instructions
• Performs the power-up/start-up procedures according to approved instructions
• Operates, monitors and adjusts the extrusion process; observes, detects and reacts to visual defects in the extruded product and takes the appropriate counter-measures as described in the Process Adjustment Plan
• Obtains weight samples at the beginning of each travel ticket; marks the weight on the product; marks the weight on the travel ticket; and inputs the information at the APICS (ACU Product Information Control System) terminal
• Removes and cleans machine components such as dies, masking plates, spacers, etc.; enters process data into the SPC (Statistical Process Control) software; maintains the extruder information board with data gathered from the die travel ticket and from the actual tooling in use
• Removes and tags any formed material exhibiting contamination; and moves material to the confinement area; collects aomodori into designated totes, following established procedures for collecting, packing and palletizing.
• Performs necessary change-over procedures according to established work instructions; records all die adjustments during a production run onto the Die Adjustment Sheet
• Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists
• Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
• Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
  
  

Ngk Ceramics Usa, Inc. Job Description

Job Code: 2414 Page 2 of 4 Effective Date: 01.26.2018

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities
  
  

Iii. Required Competencies

Customer Focus. Environmental Awareness and Compliance. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills. Integrity and Accountability. Organizational Awareness. Respect and Humility. Safety Orientation. Teamwork.

Iv. Required And Preferred Qualifications

• Required Education and/or Experience
• Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent
• CRC Bronze or above
• Required Language Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Required Mathematical Skills
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Required Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Preferred Skills
• Certified Production Technician program completion
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk.
• The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
  
  

Vii. Safety Requirements/Ppe

• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
• Safety glasses or goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.
• Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.
  
  

Ngk Ceramics Usa, Inc. Job Description

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