Extruder Operator - Multiple Shifts

Transcendia Business is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage, and trusted product reliability.

About the role

Perform tasks necessary to efficiently control the operation of an extrusion line from raw material input to finished product.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures; report unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Uphold company quality standards.
• Operate the extrusion line, including:
  • Machine set-up
  • Handling films and resins, color concentrates, and/or additives
  • Adjusting production speeds (input or output)
  • Start and stop functions
  • Changeover, downtime management
  • Die and screw tear-down
  • Screen pack maintenance
  • Use of line-specific tools and proper lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Maintain extruded product specifications for gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, and surface finish; identify defects and perform required quality control tests, including double-check and data collection procedures.
• Transfer data to the daily production logbook, quality control documents, or other production forms.
• Follow the production schedule and related documents to meet customer orders, including those with special instructions.
• Communicate line malfunctions promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1–2 years of experience, or a forklift certification.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Ability to work at an accelerated pace.
• Ability to perform math calculations and measure using tools such as measuring tape.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Dedication to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods.