Sunshine Minting

Extruding Operator

Henderson, NV

About This Job

GENERAL SUMMARY:

To work together and feed heated billets into an extrusion press to transform them into strips.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions/duties satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs work of a recurring nature requiring mechanical aptitude; produce products according to verbal or written instructions; operation of hand tools and operation of equipment as necessary

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Must be able to lift up to 85lbs regularly

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Must be able to stand, sit, walk, or bend as needed

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Must be able to push carts, with or without assistance

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Must be able to properly communicate with co-workers and Supervisors

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Must be organized, able to read, write and communicate effectively in English

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Must be able to work safe and always stay focused

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Extrude orders; load billet oven; ensure everything is running correctly

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Grease extruder (first shift only, or as needed)

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Able to cut strips and stack billets

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Good and reliable attendance, Employee must be able to be at work, on time, and ready to work at start of shift each day

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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Must understand quality of silver

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Must be able to correctly read and use a mic and calibers

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Must be able to tolerate a hot environment

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Ability to plan and prioritize work schedules

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Must be able to clearly communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and management

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Must be able to successfully work as part of a team

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Assure that strips are clean when stacked on cart, no fingerprints, lint or grease

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Assist in training of new people on Extruder

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Communicate with Melt Room and Break down about silver quality

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Must be able to wear all required protective safety equipment

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Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months manufacturing related experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

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:

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to stand, bend, sit or kneel. The Employee is continuously required to use hands and arms to reach, finger, handle, or feel objects and controls. The Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The Employee must regularly lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Seeing: 75-100% of the time.

Hearing: 50-74% of the time.

Standing/Walking/Mobility: 75-100% of the time.

Sitting: 0-24% of the time.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: 25-49% of the time.

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing (Must be able to lift 85 pounds regularly): 75-100% of the time.

Grasping, using hands, armed, fingers: 75-100% of the time.

Communication: 50-74% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is of moderate temperature and moderate loud noise level; hearing protection is required. Gloves must be worn and changed frequently and continuously throughout the day. Work may be performed near moving mechanical parts dependent upon task.

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