Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Extruder Operator (Day Shift) Job Locations US-KY-Richmond Job ID 2025-4895 # of Openings 5 Type Hourly Full-Time Category Operations Work Location On Site About Us

 

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. 

 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.   

 

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. 

 

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Job Description

Maverick Pipe, a partner of Zekelman, is seeking a day shift Extruder Operator at it's Richmond, KY location. (4:30am - 4:30pm)

 

Summary

Responsible for working as part of a team in the running and maintaining of a group of extruders to efficiently produce quality window parts that meet customer specifications with minimal downtime or waste.

 

Responsibilities

Makes and transports crates (wood or plastic) for window parts.Places parts into crates and labels according to packaging procedures and safe body mechanics.Performs quality checks on parts and documents results.Identifies and informs proper person of defects (sink lines, weaves).Anticipate the demand for needed materials by planning and monitoring the lines.Cuts and weighs product samples for Q.A., testing or customer.Records sold quantity, scrap quantity, line speed, SPC and O.E.E.Assists with set-ups and change-overs.Ensures hopper and water misters are properly filled and other process parameters are being followed.Cleans saw, saw-bags, down-streams, and extruder. Maintains excellent housekeeping protocol.May adjust extruder to ensure correct dimension and weight.May adjust calibrator blocks, die heats, extruder speed, water flow and vacuum to ensure correct dimension and surface.Carry various packaging materials to the designated areas in the team.Push finished product carts to the staging area, replace empty cart and pre-load the first stage of packaging.Keeps area clean and organized (cleans floor, machines, walls, etc.)

 

Education/Experience

Familiar with OSHA safety standards and SPC.One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.9th grade math and reading level.Able to read and understand packaging layouts and other manufacturing documentation.Ability to use air guns, banders, chop saw, hand tools, calipers, radial arm saws and other equipment as needed.Must be able to work night shift.Stable work history

 

 

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

 

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

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