Operator, Extruder II

JOB OVERVIEW

The Operator, Extruder 2 is a high skill role that will set up and operate extrusion lines and related equipment, including nylon extruders, coilers, pay-offs and take-ups (manual or automatic).

Primary Job Tasks

• Must be able to work under supervision and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor and peers through verbal instruction and reports
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs
• Put scrap into the designated scrap bins
• Responsible for proper setup of extrusion line and related equipment with correct tip and die and correct wire size
• Responsible to maintain correct wire size, insulation thickness and concentricity
• Responsible for application of correct print of acceptable quality on cable
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules, maintain good housekeeping and perform all other duties as assigned
• Responsible for using proper compound and correct amounts of color concentrate
• Responsible to keep wire and compound loss at a minimum during start-up and change-overs
• Responsible for correct inventory of WIP tags daily

Cross Training

• Will be required to cross-train on equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility
• May be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy
• Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

Quality

• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities
• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager

Safety

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact
• Extruders give off a substantial amount of radiant heat
• Hopper vacuums, motors, air-wipes and other machinery can be quite noisy
• Properly wear all required PPE
• Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do
• Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do
• Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
• Perform pre-operation safety inspection and hazard analysis

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking and sitting
• Constantly exposed to water, some heat, cold, dust and fumes