3rd Shift Extrusion Operator Job at Northwire, Inc., Santa Teresa, NM

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  • Northwire, Inc.
  • Santa Teresa, NM

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

Fast-paced and rapidly changing, Northwire designs and manufactures custom, made-to-order products for a diverse range of industries. Successful TEAM members will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, a positive attitude and exacting attention to detail. Working within a production environment utilizing a variety of plastic materials, safely operate equipment to perform set-up, and operation of extrusion machines to extrude molten plastic over individual copper conductors and fiber materials. Maintain product documentation per requirements. Perform preventative maintenance tasks, inspection, and trouble-shooting of quality issues to ensure the production of a high quality product within customer specifications.

Essential Functions:

  • Following computerized instructions accurately set up, operate, and troubleshoot individual conductor extrusion process.
  • Follow production schedules.
  • Follow processes and correct errors to eliminate scrap and down time.
  • Inspect product according to current Standard Operating Procedures and/or Control Plan.
  • Problem solve production issues as products are set up and ran to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Accurately charge times to jobs.
  • Utilize correct raw materials ordered from Material Handler as needed for your assigned process.
  • Perform preventative maintenance.
  • Material movement via hand truck.
  • May work closely with Engineers on special product projects.
  • Follow all safety rules and practices as well as requirements for use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Maintain a clean and organized working environment
  • All other duties as assigned

It is the responsibility of all Team Members to:

  • Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
  • Live and model the Vision, Mission, Quality policy and Safety Policies
  • Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
  • Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
  • Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate professional and respectful behavior in all situations and maintaining absolute confidentiality. Support the delivery of high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.

Competencies:

  1. Problem solving
  2. Ability and willingness to reach and maintain technician skill level in Extrusion
  3. Analytical ability (Root Cause)
  4. Interpersonal skills
  5. Verbal and written communication skills
  6. Dexterity
  7. Basic computer skills
  8. Basic math
  9. Teamwork oriented
  10. Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions in English

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Technical degree preferred.
  • 1 to 2 years previous manufacturng experience preferred. Mechanical aptitude, and experience with manufacturing equipment. Previous computer experience preferred.

Work Environment:

Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatuige mats. PPE required: Steel toe shoes and safety glasses.

Physical Demands:

Sit, stand and walk for 8 hours per shift or more if shift is extended. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have the ability to do repetitive hand work with frequent handling, using fingers to feel, and wrists to twist and turn(dexterity). Ability and agility to work with both hands, frequently required be capable to listen to alarms, talk or listen to fellow Team Members.Must have the ability to climb stairs to railed platform working with high temperature plastics, to see with 20/20 vision (can be assisted with glasses or contact lenses) and the ability to distinguish between different colors. Able to wear PPE as needed: (e.g. safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, standard work gloves, heat sleeves, other).

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift,

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