Extrusion Line Operator
Grand Rapids, MI
Company Overview:
Custom Profile (www.custom-profile.com) is a privately held manufacturer of plastic extruded products with over $36million in annual sales and 225 employees at its locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Juarez, Mexico. The company is an industry leader in the profile extrusion industry, currently ranked 77th on the list of largest plastic extruders across all market segments. The company is looking to grow organically and acquisitively with plans of $50 million revenue in the next 3-5 years. The company is owned by Sam Nicholas, the founder and Blackford Capital, a private equity firm with offices in Grand Rapids, MI and Los Angeles, CA. Founded in 1992, Custom Profile has enjoyed consistent annual growth in its revenues and earnings in 22 of its 24 years in operation. Custom Profile boasts a blue chip customer base, including Herman Miller, Haworth, Hon/Allsteel, Steelcase, Whirlpool, Electrolux, Hoover and others.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Extrusion Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible all tasks involved in the production of Custom Profile’s products. The successful candidate with follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. This position will work as part of a team toward our company goal of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery.
Starting Wage $11 - $14/hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pack parts as required on each extrusion line following the company specs.
Inspect parts for surface quality, color, profile appearance and dimensions, complete quality checks as necessary.
Complete all necessary production paperwork in a timely manner during the course of the work shift.
Assist set-up operators in setting up extrusion lines; be able to set-up basic lines as needed and pull jobs down the line to start the process of a successful set-up.
Successfully complete standard work procedures on setting up equipment needed for set-up, preparing dies, identifying materials and other required duties.
Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it more efficient, safer and an enjoyable place to work.
Qualifications and Requirements:
High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year experience in a plastic processing or manufacturing environment preferred.
Strength in the following areas required:
Basic math skills
Experience in the following areas is preferred:
Basic computer skills
Problem Solving
Experience with quality tools (calculator, measuring cup, weigh scale, steel rule, tape measure, pro-scale, calipers, comparator, protractor, laser gauge, warp gauge, tape gun, stapler)
Basic Blueprint Reading Skills
5S/Lean Manufacturing/Kanban
Working knowledge of Extrusion equipment (including extruders, co-extruders, water troughs, water heaters, pullers/cutters, conveyors, etc.)
Physical Demands:
Be able to stand in one place and perform continuous and repetitive movements which may last for up to 8 hours.
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Function in a moderate noise level environment, wear earplugs as necessary
Withstand the presence of unpleasant odors which may occur when using various types of plastic or purging compounds.
Safety glasses and close toed shoes must be worn on the production floor
