Extrusion-Wash-2nd shift-(2p-12a Mon-Thurs)

The Extrusion Wash operator is responsible for cleaning bars to maintain standards of quality. They will be clearing aluminum shavings, and cutting oils out of bars, and removing burs from bars. They may eventually be cross trained to perform tasks such as saw operation, machining, and CNC operations per order specifications. The Extrusion Wash is required to quality control all materials to ensure they are within acceptable variances before materials progress to next workstation. This position calls for the ability to handle vastly diverse order needs and meet each order’s needs consistently. Must have customer orientated mentality and dedication to quality. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all start up procedures at start of shift.


• Use order tracking software to accurately process orders from start to pushing order to next appropriate workstation according to department flow needs.


• Have working knowledge of cutting, milling, drilling, tapping, finishing and de-burring machines to meet needs of production.


• Use and read a tape measurer and calipers along with a calculator and copy machine to successfully complete each order.


• Quality control orders with high precision to guarantee 80/20’s standards.


• Follow re-cut parts throughout the department to manage re-cutting process.


• Navigating on a computer in a timely manner to complete orders in appropriate software applications


• Attend meetings when required and provide improvement suggestions.


• Contribute daily feedback to appropriate staff members when appropriate.


• Follow proper shutdown and cleanup procedures at the end of each shift.


• Interacts and problem solving with team members on issues related to Extrusion Processing and order completion.


• All additional duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Basic to advanced math skills to solve problems, convert measurements from Metric to Fractional, etc.


• Willingness to demonstrate growth mindset to participate in 80/20’s cross training program.


• Desire to take the initiative with problem solving, multitasking and independent work.


• Ability to communicate problems, suggestions, and needs in a concise, clear and effective manner.


• Possess a great, positive attitude that aligns with 80/20’s Culture values.                                    


• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for an 10 hour workday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced production environment.


• 1 or more years of experience with quality control specifically concerning the cosmetics of aluminum bars.


• Experience using a computer and basic software applications.