Continuous Extruder Opr I - A Shift - 7:30Am - 7:45Pm - (4 On 4 Off)

JOB TITLE: Continuous Extruder Operator I JOB GRADE: NE9

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

DEPARTMENT CODE: FRMSCD REPORTS TO: Supervisor

I. POSITION SUMMARY

A. Operates and monitors the extrusion process, which is an integral procedure 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):

A. Completes the GHCM (Green Honeycomb Cutting Machine) touch pad set-up; checks/resets the batch, work count, and total count settings located on the weigh batch indicator; and records the settings on the Continuous Extrusion Activities Log Sheet.

B. Performs established power-up/start-up procedures according to the work instructions.

C. Checks the temperature of the formed product once per batch with a digital thermometer.

D. Obtains a relay sample once the material through the die is stable; and measures on the optibel.

E. Removes and cleans machine components such as dies, masking plates, spacers, etc.; and cleans belt feeder and work area, as required.

F. Enters process data into the company's information systems.

G. Maintains the extruder information board with data gathered from the die travel ticket and from the actual tooling in use.

H. Removes and tags any formed material exhibiting contamination; and moves material to the confinement area

I. Collects ao into designated totes, following established procedures for collecting, packing and palletizing.

J. Performs necessary change-over procedures according to established work instructions.

K. Records all die adjustments during a production run onto the Die Adjustment Sheet.

L. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists.

M. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed

N. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.

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O. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

A. Customer Focus: Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.

B. Environmental Awareness and Compliance: Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.

C. Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer Skills: Acquiring and applying functional

knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management);

acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.

D. Integrity and Accountability: Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

E. Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

F. Respect and Humility: Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.

G. Safety Orientation: Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.

H. Teamwork: Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of

members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

IV. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Required Education and/or Experience

1.Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.

2.High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

3.6 month manufacturing/warehousing experience or equivalent

4.CRC Bronze or above

B. Required Language Skills

1.Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.

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2.Ability to communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to other

employees of the organization.

C. Required Mathematical Skills

1.Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

D. Required Reasoning Ability

1.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

2.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

E. Other Preferred Skills

1.Certified Production Technician program completion

V. 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):

A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and talk or hear.

B. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

C. The employee is occasionally required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

D. The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).

E. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

A. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

B. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; and airborne particles.

C. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

A. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

B. Safety goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.

C. Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.

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VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

A. This job description is not to be considered a written contract.

Employment with NGK is at will. This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.,