Production Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates all assigned extrusion equipment.
• Works under the close direction of the supervisor.
• Bell and unitize pipe products.
• Operates forklift when required.
• Visibly inspects pipe for flaws.
• Operates banding equipment and other miscellaneous packaging equipment.
• Builds wooden frames when necessary.
• Sets up and operates extruders, pullers, vacuum tanks, pre-heaters, cut-off saws, printers, and bellers.
• Aids during changeovers.
• Maintains proper cut length and makes adjustments with the assistance of the supervisor.
• Maintains constant observation of extrusion heats and all other machine conditions.
• Makes necessary adjustments under the direction of the supervisor.
• Performs required QC inspections and tests.
• Performs all required inspections; wall thickness, outside diameter, ovality, cut length, bell length, and records the results per J-M specifications.
• Records all required data on inspection and equipment condition.
• Verifies all in-process Q.C. checks and tests and evaluates results.
• Makes miscellaneous minor repairs to equipment.
• Relieves other positions for lunch and breaks.
• Willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
• Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly, including painting of assigned equipment.
• Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times.
• Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Issue Date 10/13/2004 Revision Level A J-M MANUFACTURING CO., INC. Job Description PCO HR-622 Page 2 of 2
• EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to perform physical and visual requirements.
• Computer Skills Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.
• Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves.
• Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.