Fiber Mfg - Extruder Operator

Hampton Site, Hampton, New Hampshire, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Asten Johnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account Debit Card for medical expenses
• 401(k) company match
• Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal and Child Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• FMLA, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Clothing Allowance, Attendance Bonus, Referral Program Bonus, Year-End Bonus
• Gym Membership discounts, Union representation and more!

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday OR Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday 7:00a - 7:00pm

SUMMARY:

With little supervision, sets up, operates and performs complex maintenance on any and all specialized production and non-production equipment. May instruct and/or direct the work of a variety of others. Keeps necessary records and investigates rejects and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality. MUST have 2-3 years' plastic extrusion experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs required visual appraisal, sampling, and product testing
• Uses phone, email, fax or paging resources, as required
• Responds appropriately to system, process, or material problems
• Plans and coordinates crew activities
• Demonstrates required understanding of equipment function and controls
• Performs all tasks associated with consistent work area cleanliness
• Effectively uses all required computer and document resources
• Performs required tasks using appropriate tools and methods
• Organizes and directs routine line operations
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate material disposition, including recycling
• Performs required tasks using appropriate methods and equipment
• Uses appropriate resources to identify, locate or track materials
• Follows SOP’s using correct materials and tools
• Performs required tasks for product changeover and startup
• Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
• Initiates, maintains, and interprets SPC tools required for this position
• Is aware of and effectively uses appropriate support resources
• Understands and applies all required instructions
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Lock-out Tag out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• Confined space

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent to continuous standing/walking
• Frequent pushing/pulling
• Frequent upper extremity use
• Occasional lifting up to 92 lbs

ADHERE TO COMPANY AND SAFETY POLICY:

• Follow all safety and company policy including but not limited to proper PPE, Attendance, Cell Phone and Smoking.