Multi-Line Extruder-3rd Shift

Job Duties

• Work from shop orders, requisitions, move various heavy sized wire reels to take off apparatus;
• properly mix various components and chemicals to obtain and maintain stability with regard to footage, lengths, wall thickness, proper die and leader sizes.
• Work in MIS system.
• Schedule production, selecting shop orders to consolidate runs for best efficiency and to meet time requirements.
• Set ups are exacting/precise and require placing and adjusting dies and leaders in extruder; obtaining and maintaining proper temperatures, speeds, feeds.
• Ensure adequate cleaning of heads, screws and barrels.
• Operate marking/printing machines of various types as specified to apply identification number, stripe or legend to extruded wire/cable.
• Operate multiple pay-off and take-ups per shop packet or wire size.
• Perform visual and tactile checks of work and take samples according to specifications and instructions.
• Operate testing equipment and perform tests according to specifications including concentricity, OD/ID, elongation, adherence, and other tests are required.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and required overtime as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and basic math skills required.
• Be a team player, enjoy detailed work and willingness to learn!
• 3 plus years of progressive manufacturing experience directly related to extrusion preferred.
• Use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to set ups and operations of multi-head/multi-line extruders (at times simultaneously) to ensure that products meet quality specifications, quantity and schedules within the limits of recognized or standard methods or procedures.
• Position requires moderate + physical effort consisting of frequent moving, of average to heavy weights, lifting 50 + lbs., pushing, pulling large reels etc.
• Long periods of standing Continuous mental and visual attention to detail, manual coordination of diversified duties, also repetitive work, requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Working conditions may expose employee to noise, fumes, dust, hot and cold temperatures etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life, AD&D and Disability
• PTO and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program