Extruder Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs machine screws, and sizing rings, using hand tools.
• Couples hose to silicone holder to circulate steam, water, air, or oil to silicone.
• Starts machine and sets controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature; and synchronizes speed of extrusion with pulling rolls.
• Weighs and mixes raw materials according to formula.
• Measures extruded articles for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; and adjusts speed and weight controls or turns hot and cold water, air, oil, or steam valves to obtain product of specified dimensions.
• Examines extruded product for defects, such as wrinkles, bubbles, and splits.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Tests physical properties of product.
• May reel extruded product into rolls of specified weight and length.
• Carry raw materials to and from extruder as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school education and at least four years of experience operating silicone extruders.
• Must know how to adjust temperature, pressures and speed of machinery.