Extrusion Operator

Title
:
Extrusion Operator

Shift
: 7:50pm-8am 12 hour 4 star Rotation

Location
:
Glasgow, Kentucky

Address
: 205 American Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42141

Reports to
:
Production Supervisor

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.

• Competitive pay + bonus program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%
• Opportunities for Quarterly Bonuses
• Internal job growth and mobility
• Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement Program
• Hourly employees are paid weekly
• Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program

Operators are responsible for manufacturing and production processes and are critical to ensuring the quality of 3A’s products. Operators must adhere to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times.

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment for optimum productivity and quality.
• Operate forklift daily, as needed.
• Communicate with Production Coordinator and Lab Technician daily.
• Perform start-up and shut-down procedures effectively.
• Check finished board for gauge average and record test results.
• Examine board for smooth, even surface and record test results.
• Inspect board for width, length, and diagonal difference and record results.
• Inspect board for score line position and record results.
• Examine board for crimp width and folding consistency and record results.
• Monitor the production schedule and complete product change overs, which require adjustments to the equipment downstream of the primary puller.
• Monitor the activities of the Material Handlers and delegate the set-up of the EOL area to complete packaging procedures of the material.
• Ensure the finished product is labeled or stenciled with the correct date, product type, product size, quantity, run number, and pallet number.

• Ability to read, write, and maintain accurate records.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-Starter with little supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude – have demonstrated and understanding of machine logic and the ability to troubleshoot equipment successfully.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Basic computer functions.
• Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures: ZES, IES, etc.
• Ability to operate a fork lift in a safe manner.
• Ability to analyze and document SOPs.