Extrusion Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist equipment operation to produce finished goods to production specifications.
• Understand and be able to safely STOP equipment during normal conditions and during an emergency.
• Assist in setting machine up to SOC using the appropriate conditions.
• Use a computer system to set run conditions and adjust as necessary within SOC.
• Perform Line start up and Line shut down.
• Understand and safely operate extruders.
• Follow all training documents or standard operating procedures (SOP) to safely and efficiently operate the line.
• Always safely operate lab equipment.
• Understand all quality lab equipment and be able to operate and adjust as necessary to safely test film samples.
• Assist Process Engineer, Maintenance and Shift Supervisor in trouble shooting.
• Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and recycling practices in your work area.
• Complete all required computer and paperwork.
• Participate in scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Operation of motorized handling devices including Lift truck, walk behind, core extractors, and electric pallet jack.
• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Food Safety (PFS): Beard/Hair Net, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Also wear any additional safety PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow our safety guidelines.
• High School diploma or equivalency (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Measurement or gauging experience (preferred) or must successfully complete training on same and perform work effectively.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend English and correctly identify numbers.
• Must demonstrate good communication skills both personal and via email.
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good judgment with decision making in regard to Safety and Quality.
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed (required).
• Self-motivated and ability to make decisions and work well with minimal oversight.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing equipment operation experience (preferred).
• At least one year of continuous service at a manufacturing facility (preferred).

Physical Activity Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is required to perform on up to a12 hour shift to:
• Stand – 70%
• Walk – 70%
• Sit – 10%
• Reach overhead – 10%
• Kneel – 10%
• Bend – 30%
• Climb stairs – 10%