Compounding Operator 3rd

Job Title

Compounding Operator 3rd Position

Position Objective:
Operates all compounding extrusion systems and PET processing equipment, at posted process specifications while insuring quality color products meet requirements.

• Operate all compounding extrusion systems at posted process specifications while ensuring quality color products meet the following requirements: finished product is free of contamination; finished product is consistently the correct color shade, correct pellet form, and correct size.
• Review status of work in progress with the ongoing Compounding Operator.
• Record operating conditions reading at the start of the shift, every hour, and whenever conditions change or start up occurs.
• Perform screen pack change procedure as required to keep extruder back pressure within process specification tolerances.
• Ensure correct additives are blended per the premix; verify container label, pigment color, and premix sheet.
• Notify management of any discrepancies.
• Blend additives at correct percentages with the online blender and enter all percentages into the blender control computer.
• Maintain a constant supply of raw material to all blender weigh hoppers and enter weigh hopper presets into the blender control computer.
• Determine and install correct gearbox, auger, and sleeve combinations for each weigh hopper at product change; calibrate weigh hoppers at every product change of each shift.
• Monitor all blender critical functions and record on operating conditions form and color batch verification form as required.
• Perform color change procedure as required.
• SAVE all remaining material from previous batch for recycling, package, and deliver to Color Compounding Tech Assistant (1195).
• Clean and prepare online blender for upcoming color batch.
• Determine amount of purging needed for transition between color batches to minimize waste and avoid contamination.
• Purge compound line, disassemble Rotex screener, clean pellets and dust from pelletizing system components and material handling components, reassemble Rotex screener, and set pelletizer blades.
• Ensure downstream equipment is ready to receive product before any product transfer is initiated; restart compound line.
• Maintain accurate records of all downtime (cause, result, total time).
• Assist in color changes on other lines other than the lines being operated.
• Perform pellet count test as required and maintain pellet size within process specification using SPC pre-control pellet charting.
• Troubleshoot processing problems as required.
• Perform minor mechanical repair work, including clearing stopped water pipes, removing wraps from cutter hubs, and replacing worn blades.
• Verify equipment settings are correct per posted process specification sheet; change out quench bath water on strand lines.
• Add 3 droppers of de-foamer to quench water as needed.
• Notify management immediately of any mistakes, unexpected occurrences, equipment malfunctions, or discovery of nonconforming material.
• Follow the Control of Nonconforming Product Handling for disposition of nonconforming product.
• Maintain all equipment in a safe, operable condition; operate lift truck as required and perform lift truck checklist; change lift truck battery as required.
• Adhere to all lock out/tag out procedures.
• Perform housekeeping in the production area and the concentrate warehouse and rail siding as required.
• Comply with procedures found in Shaw Management System (SMS).
• Perform all job duties using safe work methods.
• Comply with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.
• Comply with S.A.F.E. System procedures.
• Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times; work overtime as required.

Assists Color Plant associates, as needed.

• Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift, carry, climb, and reach, as required.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, as required.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs/ladders, as required.
• Must be able to operate a hoist, as required.
• Must be able to push pallet jacks loaded weighing up to 1800 pounds, as required.
• Must be able to work with hands over head, as required.