Operator (TFE Extruder)- Vertical 3rd Shift

About the role

Responsible for machine operation including troubleshooting, documentation, and ensuring quality of material.

Responsibilities

• Install proper tooling, load, run, and monitor extruder with minimum downtime
• Make pre-forms out of resin as specified on order card
• Measure and maintain correct wall thickness of tubing
• Operate only one machine
• Keep tooling and machines in good working condition
• Polish and straighten tooling on lathe
• Keep work area clean and free of debris
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain good communications within the department

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and adapt to different situations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively; push/pull approximately 11 lbs.; walk up and down stairs
• Ability to perform inspection functions such as visual inspection to detect cosmetic defects and color differentiation of products
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Attendance and punctuality are essential; any unscheduled absence or tardy will negatively impact production objectives
• Must meet WorkKeys/WIN requirements (Level 3 for Reading & Level 4 for Math)
• Physical aspects of the job are defined on the Physical Demands Analysis located in HR

About Us

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator with more than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a successful, family-oriented team where our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. You must possess the ability to work independently and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.”