Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay starts at $20 per hour 

1st Shift: 7AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under limited supervision, the Extruder Operator will be expected to tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule. Clearly understands and has demonstrated strong capability with set-ups, start-ups, running and tearing down any profile tooling in a safe and productive manner. Troubleshoot extrusion issues within a work cell.

Tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule

Analyze production data and make necessary adjustments to operation of machines within the work cell

Move materials in and out of the line as needed; including packaging materials, raw materials, and finished product

Complete necessary documentation; process checks, quality checks, production reporting, etc.

Create labels and wrap loads per standard work. Fill in for lead in signing off loads

Evaluate part conformance against documented product requirements and stack profiles on load

Set-up and start-up any profile for all machines in a work cell

Trouble-shoot advanced problems against a defined process and refer complex problems to appropriate support functions; ie – Technicians and Engineering

Train new Extruder Operators

Identify and communicate appropriately when electrical/mechanical/technical support is needed

Participate and sustain 5S activities

Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Make sure co-workers are working safely and following safety policies

Participate in & lead kaizen events and sustain improvements made from those events

Lead work cell when needed

Perform maintenance tasks as necessary

Attend and participate in appropriate training and development programs.

Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management