Extruder Operator - 1st Shift

Location: Osceola, WI | Full-Time Non-exempt | Department: Production

About the role

Fast-paced and rapidly changing, Northwire designs and manufactures custom, made-to-order products for a diverse range of industries. Successful team members will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, a positive attitude, and exact attention to detail. Working within a production environment utilizing a variety of plastic materials, safely operate equipment to perform set-up and operation of extrusion machines to extrude molten plastic over individual copper conductors and fiber materials. Maintain product documentation per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Following computerized instructions, accurately set up, operate, and troubleshoot individual conductor extrusion process.
• Follow production schedules.
• Follow processes and correct errors to eliminate scrap and downtime.
• Inspect product according to current Standard Operating Procedures and/or Control Plan.
• Problem solve production issues as products are set up and run to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Accurately charge times to jobs.
• Utilize correct raw materials ordered from Material Handler as needed for your assigned process.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Material movement via hand truck.
• May work closely with Engineers on special product projects.
• Follow all safety rules and practices as well as requirements for use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all team members to:

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for team members and guests.
• Live and model the Vision, Mission, Quality policy, and Safety Policies.
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation, and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets.
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs.
• Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate professional and respectful behavior in all situations and maintaining absolute confidentiality.
• Support the delivery of high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations.

Skills

• Problem solving
• Ability and willingness to reach and maintain technician skill level in Extrusion
• Analytical ability (Root Cause)
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Dexterity
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math
• Teamwork oriented
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions in English

Work Environment

Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatigue mats. Required PPE: Steel toe shoes and safety glasses.

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, and walk for 8 hours per shift or more if shift is extended.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have the ability to do repetitive hand work with frequent handling, using fingers to feel, and wrists to twist and turn (dexterity).
• Ability and agility to work with both hands; frequently required to be capable of listening to alarms, talking, or listening to fellow team members.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs to railed platform working with high-temperature plastics.
• Must have 20/20 vision (can be assisted with glasses or contact lenses) and the ability to distinguish between different colors.
• Able to wear PPE as needed (e.g., safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, standard work gloves, heat sleeves, other).

Schedule

Hours of work is an 8-hour shift with the opportunity to work overtime during weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Technical degree preferred.
• 1 to 2 years previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Previous computer experience preferred.

Travel may be expected for this position. No relocation is expected.