Extruder Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for set-ups and teardowns of extrusion line which includes installation of dies, changing of dies, and operating the line
• Responsible for starting up and obtaining quality finished products
• Troubleshoots and monitors extrusion lines
• Produces quality product at the lowest cost
• Responsible for equipment required to package finished product
• Assists and leads personnel assigned to extrusion line
• Continuously observes quality level of products being produced and makes necessary adjustments required to meet VSI certification
• Uses required company instruments or equipment such as micrometers, precision rules, pliers, screwdrivers, vise grips, “C” clamps, and fixtures
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete production records including production rates, amounts produced, scrap amount, set-up, and downtime incurred
• Performs required general material handling, preparation of packaging, and other duties as may be assigned to maintain production
• Maintains safety standards as posted in work areas
• Maintains good housekeeping practices to ensure the area is clean at all times

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Prior hands-on extrusion experience
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Good communication skills
• Good math and problem-solving skills
• Able to learn and retain product knowledge

Benefits

• Paid vacation beginning DAY ONE of employment
• Ten (10) paid holidays beginning DAY ONE of employment
• Five (5) paid caregiver leave days to care for a spouse, parent of child after one year of service
• Five (5) bonuses per year based on plant performance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%, plus an annual 3% contribution
• Free Safety Shoes
• Free Prescription Safety Glasses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance beginning DAY ONE of employment
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Basic Life Insurance (2x your salary)

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to hold, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear
• The employee must lift, carry and/or move up to 100 lbs. frequently
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• In addition, mobility to cover 2 facilities (North & South Plant) is required

Work Environment

• This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• Noise level commensurate with large machinery
• Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times and steel toed shoes and long pants are required
• Temperatures in the building, although maintained, can be affected by outside weather conditions