Operator

About the role

The production operator is assigned to a specific work area on a production shift. He or she is responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean work environment, and perform available work as required by the supervisor
• Startup, adjustment, and shut down of the extruder, haul off, saw, die, oil heater, steam tank, water tank, and auxiliary equipment
• Read, operate and understand all controls and warning devices along with making die, motor RPM, temperature, and pipe wall adjustments for producing products according to manufacturing standards with minimum supervision
• Perform detailed and accurate record-keeping in computer data system
• Be familiar with product standards and specifications. Inspect pipe on-line as required and each finished pack or reel before adding it to finished inventory
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Start up and shut down an extrusion line
• A level operator performs all duties required of Production "C" and "B" operators
• Assist in the training of Production "C" and "B" operators
• A C or B Operator performs all duties and SOPs as listed in the Quality Manual
• Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings
• Monitor and make proper machine adjustments as required to ensure product quality, safe operation and optimal output of assigned production lines
• Demonstrated ability to make die changes
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience or training required
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Physical demands

• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually loud

Pay

$23.87 to $30.62 per hour, based on market location and job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.