Extrusion Technician

Job Position:
Extrusion Technician

Location:

Delavan, WI 53115

Pay Rate: $20.10/hr

Shift: 2nd shift, Mon-Thu, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Description:

Job Position:
Extrusion Technician

Location:

Delavan, WI 53115

Pay Rate: $20.10/hr plus $1.00/hr shift differential

Shift: 2nd shift, Mon-Thu, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Description:

Are you a hands-on, quality-driven professional looking to step into a dynamic technical role in Delevan, WI? As an Extrusion Technician, you will drive peak operational performance by setting up, running, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-capacity plastic extrusion machinery while ensuring safety and product excellence. Our client is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented problem solver with at least 6 months of industrial machine operating experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and basic computer proficiency.

In this role, you will load materials, perform changeovers and preventative maintenance, inspect finished goods to precise specifications, and operate a forklift to keep operations moving seamlessly. If you are a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in continuous process improvement, we encourage you to apply!

The role of the Extrusion Technician is to care for all
machine-specific functions such as startup, configuring the
equipment, loading, and operating the machines,
changeover, shutdown, preventative maintenance, and
optimizing the machine capability. Technicians will ensure
that assigned machines are running to their full capacity,
oversee and perform light maintenance, and perform
quality checks to drive Continental Plastic (CPC)
profitability and achieve organizational KPI’s and strategic
objectives.

• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Perform various tasks to set up, load materials, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, clean, and complete preventive maintenance on assigned machines.
• Set up and operate single or multiple production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Check machine output and identify any issues.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications.
• Inspect parts to specifications and make adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality.
• Box tubes, fill out tags, inspect and gauge tubes.
• Observe and assess tubes, communicate and recommend changes and adjustments.
• Operate fork lift to move ,materials and finished goods.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and production orders to perform required tasks.
• Inspect machines with appropriate tools.
• Keep updated records on all machine information and activity, defective units, and final output. Submit reports daily.
• Communicate with team members and support staff across shifts, to ensure continuous production of quality parts with minimal waste.
• Contribute to an environment in which all staff are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve individual and work area contributions to achieve desired business results.
• Participate in related staff, team, and/or task group meetings to ensure constant communication of key items.
• Ensure that all operations are within established guidelines and conform to CPC health and safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain current knowledge for this position and within the work area through continuing education, subscriptions, certifications, and memberships; develop thorough working knowledge of area methods, productivity, and quality.
• Conduct a continuous study of internal processes and methods, research new technology and develop proposals for application of such technology for the purposes of cost reduction and process improvement.

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of industrial machine operating experience (preferably in extrusion)
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Solid knowledge of safety/OSHA requirements
• Ability to obtain a forklift certification
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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