Ram Extrusion Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

About the role

Perform all responsibilities with safety as the first priority, fostering a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and responsibility. Maintain an organized and clean workspace, taking initiative to lead and complete 6S projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand the principles of ram extrusion, managing multiple pieces of equipment and processes simultaneously.
• Properly start up, shut down, set up, and tear down ram extrusion dies, including cleaning as necessary.
• Monitor the extrusion process, identifying issues related to heats, rates, physical characteristics, and quality defects to ensure product meets specifications.
• Manage raw materials: monitor, fill, and exchange resin hoppers, complete color changes, and use the Material Transfer System (silo, vacuum pump, receivers, and control panel).
• Record production in Movex, cut up scrap, and package materials accurately.
• Troubleshoot product defects, process issues, and equipment problems.
• Operate downstream cutting equipment, cutting stock to correct lengths and packaging as necessary.
• Operate within given scrap rates and productivity metrics.
• Properly label and identify all materials.
• Complete all paperwork correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Use QC tools to inspect and document inspection data accurately.
• Provide accurate information during shift changes and follow the Nonconformance Policy when defects are observed.
• Complete Operator PMs and assist maintenance with tooling and equipment repairs.
• Understand normal operating conditions of chillers, material transfer, nitrogen, air, water, and hydraulic systems.
• Be flexible in job assignments plant-wide and work overtime as needed to support plant operations.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned with an attitude of teamwork and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including proper use of hand tools and power tools, and the ability to understand equipment operation for troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Capability to interact with machine controls (using Human Interface to control processes).
• Commitment to a clean work environment and equipment.
• Ability to read and measure accurately using micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractors, feeler gauges, and weight scales, recording measurements in fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal, handwritten, and email communication skills.
• Commitment to operating principles and 6S programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage time, and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to record and confirm prime product, resin, and scrap across multiple extrusion lines.
• Strong use of the intranet to access process sheets, QC documents, work instructions, forms, and MSDS.

Pay

The salary for this position starts at $23.51 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence the base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside the location listed in this posting.