Extrusion Operator

Job Description

Job Description
Essential Job Functions:

• Produce PP products that meet or exceed all quality standards for both physical and color tests while performing quality tests at minimum of every two hours
• Limiting the production of out of spec material by following all production procedures
• Develop a routine, with the extrusion lines, that ensures continuous production with limited downtime
• Follows all shut down and start up procedures to protect all equipment from damage
• Cooperate with other operators to provide continuous coverage for all extrusion lines during breaks, jam ups, etc.
• Assist line packers when needed during breaks, jam ups and other high demand times
• Assist material handler when needed during breaks, jam up and other high demand times
• Limits downtime with efficient line recovery in case of jam ups, power outages, etc.
• Cleans and handles dies, nozzles, tooling, etc. in a professional manner to limit damage to these expensive items
• Must be able to continuously see.
• Must be able to make fine discriminations in sound.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Focuses on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a personality that works in cooperation with other team members towards building a sense of company teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use machine manuals to research warning lights, gauges and operations.
• Proficient operation of extruders and downstream equipment used to produce PP products.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Focuses on continually improving skills as outlined.
• Basic math ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and understand of conceptual math (geometry, charts, graphs) required.

Work Conditions:

• Open office environment, moderate to loud noise.
• Standard automotive plan environment with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protecting, etc. Personal attire standards may apply.
• Ability to walk or stand for extensive periods of time.
• Ability to bend, squat and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel.
• Ability to sit for lengths of time.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to do repetitive simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work varied schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime with short notice.
• May occasionally be required to lift/carry, up to, 60 pounds.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years as an operator in plastic extrusion, protrusion, blow molding or related plastics field.
• Additional technical certifications are preferred.
• Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment a plus.

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