Ram Extrusion Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Essential Functions

• Perform all responsibilities with safety as first priority.
• Continuously evaluate job tasks, and proactively address safety concerns.
• Perform all functions with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility.
• Keep department floor space organized and clean.
• Take initiative to lead and complete 6S Projects.
• Demonstrate ability to operate and understand the principles of ram extrusion.
• Manage multiple pieces of equipment and processes at the same time.
• Properly start up and shutdown the ram extrusion process.
• Properly setup and tear down ram extrusion dies, clean dies as necessary.
• Monitor process and identify problems (heats, rates, physical characteristics, quality defects, and ensure product meets specifications).
• Monitor, fill and/or exchange resin hoppers, complete color changes.
• Understand and use the Material Transfer System (Silo, Vacuum Pump, Receivers, and Control Panel).
• Properly record production in Movex, cut up scrap, and package materials.
• Troubleshoot product defects, process issues, and equipment.
• Accurately operate downstream cutting equipment.
• Operate within given scrap rates and productivity metrics.
• Cut stock to correct lengths, and package as necessary.
• Properly label and identify all materials.
• Use QC Tools to accurately inspect and document inspection data.
• Provide accurate information to the next shift during shift change.
• Follow Nonconformance Policy when defects are observed.
• Complete Operator PM’s.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure that equipment is working properly.
• Assist Maintenance with tooling and equipment repairs as necessary.
• Have a complete understanding of normal operating conditions of Chillers, Material Transfer, Nitrogen, Air, Water, and Hydraulic Systems.
• Flexible in job assignments plant wide, works overtime as needed to support plant operations.
• Show up for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and all required meetings consistently.

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – Proper use of hand tools, and power tools. Able to mechanically understand how equipment operates, to assist in troubleshooting.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Able to interact with machine controls (Using Human Interface to control Process).
• Commitment to a clean work environment and equipment.
• Quickly and accurately be able to read and measure with micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractors, feeler gauges, and weight scales.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented personality – Excellent verbal, handwritten, and email communication skills.
• Commitment to the operating principles and 6S programs.
• Able to handle multiple tasks, use time management, and prioritize tasks.
• Able to record and confirm prime product, resin and scrap across multiple extrusion lines.
• Strong use of the Intranet to get Process Sheets, QC Documents, Work Instructions, Forms, MSDS.

Pay

The salary for this position starts at $23.51. 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 base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.