Plastics Extrusion Operator

Responsibilities

• Receives instructions and schedules from plant supervision.
• Familiar with Plant Policy and in the absence of supervisory personnel ensures policies are enforced.
• Ensure the safety of all extrusion personnel and in the absence of supervisory personnel has the authority to take measures necessary to ensure the safety of all plant personnel.
• Train all extrusion personnel.
• Start-up all lines and make any necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure the profile is within specification.
• Restart equipment after a power failure.
• Perform in process Quality Control tests to ensure pipe and fittings are within specifications.
• Maintain equipment and fill Critical to Quality items, as well as assist maintenance personnel when necessary.
• In case of standard extrusion equipment failure, adjust plant equipment to meet the needs of extrusion.
• Shutdown equipment as required by production requirements or in case of emergency.
• Operate forklift/spool lift to maintain production flow.
• Record production onto production reports.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean, orderly conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with precision instruments.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• One to two years experience in extrusion.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation and 401K.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

TBD.