Opr I - Eagle Extrusion - 3rd Shift

Principal Accountabilities

Level 1 Operator:

• Understands all JSA's associated with the specific task, equipment or procedure being performed
• Complies with ISO work instruction standards that have been trained and signed off
• Understands how and when to move raw materials from staging area to the dryer vessels and to move finished goods out of the production area (Secondary operation, fabrication or shipping)
• Executes the task reliably as part of the daily job functions
• Identifies and labels raw material containers, gaylords and barrels, preps materials for drying and processing
• Understands and executes pre-staging of resins for upcoming shifts
• Passes testing and maintains a current Fenner Drives forklift license
• Sets up and tears down extrusion lines (Crosshead, Dies and other tooling as required), safely, properly, and within accepted time standards
• Understands how to inspect the tooling prior to setup to ensure a successful setup can be achieved
• Reads and interprets product prints
• Runs a variety of products to print
• Processes a minimum of one secondary production process – Driver Pad Drilling
• Reads instruments, gauges and Mylar (dial calipers, micrometer, etc.), and performs quality checks as determined by the Work Order inspection sheet, or Control Plan document
• Sufficient understanding of extrusion processing and equipment basics to make adjustments to lines in order to make product to specification
• Recognizes the cost of scrap
• Understands and follows packaging standards, including proper spooling, correct box size, pack quantities, labeling, label placement, etc.
• Performs housekeeping duties (organizing, sweeping, cleaning and dumping trash) on a regular basis as part of the daily work tasks, and as assigned by scheduling or your supervisor
• Performs 6S audits and follow-up tasks in order to keep the work areas safe, clean and efficient
• Fabricates high quality standard o-rings utilizing automated equipment and fabricates special profile belts manually to required specifications
• Proficiently butt welds and recognizes quality of weld
• Makes accurate and timely entries in the DSI shop floor control system
• Maintains and promotes Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times

Level 2 Operator: (in addition to Level 1 accountabilities)

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities
• Requires limited assistance in setting up and tearing down extrusion lines (dies and downstream) on all products, including Driver Pad, TEB, Key, and other complex profiles
• Can successfully run complex profiles such as Driver Pad, TEB, Key and others
• Understands how to set up and run secondary equipment, including Driver Pad Driller, Granulator, TEB Welder, and Brander
• Able to set up and run cogging and STS secondary operations
• Excellent knowledge of the use and care of all tooling and equipment
• Responsible for recognizing production issues, evaluating conditions, recording and reporting conditions and other pertinent information, and communicating issues on shift reports
• Recognizes when to call for Maintenance assistance, including off-shift call-ins as necessary
• Performs Operator PM Maintenance on machines within trained and established guidelines
• Proficiently runs extrusion lines with minimal assistance from experienced operators
• May be asked to run more complex products like Driver Pad, TEB, Ride Guide, Key, etc., with assistance from a trained operator
• May assist in training as directed by supervisor or Team leader on areas based on competency matrix
• Participates in continuous improvement activities
• Capable of cleaning and maintaining tooling, screws, and equipment

Level 3 Operator: (in addition to Level 1 and 2 accountabilities)

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 and 2 accountabilities
• Is able to setup, run, and tear down Driver Pad, TEB, Key, and other complex profiles
• Understands how to setup and run secondary equipment, including Driver Pad Driller, Cogger, Granulator, TEB Welder, Brander, and the STS line
• Understands how to troubleshoot the processes and actively works to minimize scrap and downtime
• Proficiently runs all extrusion lines and is able to troubleshoot and help others
• Responsible for initiating recommendations regarding improvements to increase safety, quality and productivity and may be asked to help develop or implement the solutions
• Runs WR and/ or WE runs, with appropriate level of documentation under the guidance of Process Engineering

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place
• STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition

Education and Experience

Level 1 Operator: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing work and machine operation environment. Must have the ability to demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and skills.

Level 2 Operator: Requires 2-3 years of experience.

Level 3 Operator: Requires 3-5 years of experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Tow motor license (training provided by Fenner Precision Polymers).