Description
Company Overview:
Custom Profile, named Best Places to Work in 2015, is a privately held manufacturer of plastic extruded products with over $36 million 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 78th on the list of largest plastic extruders across all market segments for 2016, up from 82nd on the list in 2015. The company is looking to grow organically and acquisitively with plans of $50+ million revenue in the next 3-5 years. 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, GE Appliance and others.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Extrusion Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of Custom Profile’s products. The successful candidate will 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect parts for surface quality, color, profile appearance and dimensions, complete quality checks as necessary.
- Assure accurate completion of all necessary production paperwork within your assigned area.
- Successfully complete standard work procedures, based on spec and work order for packaging supplies, and documentation.
- Discern process variations through periodic checks and communicate with set-up’s if necessary.
- Maintain schedule and facilitate operator breaks within assigned area.
- Pack parts as required on each extrusion line following the company specs.
- Train new and existing employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area; follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it more efficient, safety and an enjoyable place to work.
- Treat all employees with professional respect and dignity.
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED or a minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing environment.
- Completion of Operator training book.
- Knowledge of all extrusion lines and GE assembly.
Strength in the following areas required:
- Strong communications/training skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- IQMS
- Proven aptitude for training.
- Basic math skills
- Basic Blueprint Reading Skills
- Basic computer skills
Experience in the following areas is preferred:
- Problem Solving
- Experience with manufacturing/quality tools (calculator, measuring cup, weigh scale, steel rule, tape measure, pro-scale, calipers, comparator, protractor, laser gauge, warp gauge, tape gun, stapler)
- 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
- Safety glasses and closed toe shoes must be worn on the production floor