Extrusion Technician C

Summary

Should demonstrate the ability to accurately perform and record pipe dimensions using micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers, and tape measures. They are also expected to correctly package units, identify non‑conforming products, and make minor adjustments to equipment.

• Perform all work in a safe manner and promote safe work habits.
• Is responsible for general cleaning of the production floor and assigned lines.
• Reads and interprets work orders to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation.
• Prepares specification and daily production paperwork; neat and accurate.
• Selects, positions, and secures dies, heads and tooling onto extruder.
• Adjusts controls to set and regulate speed, heat and pressure of machines.
• Starts machine and observes machine operation to produce pipe to specifications for dimensions and appearance.
• Troubleshoots all extruder, downstream and material handling equipment.
• Examines items produced to determine if items meet specifications.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency and safety of the department or work crew.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Assists workers in solving work problems, assisting in all areas of the production area.
• Sets up machines and equipment; cleans equipment and work areas up once per shift.
• Be able to operate forklift daily.
• Overtime and/or call‑in to cover shift when short manpower may be required.

No supervisory responsibilities unless assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

High school diploma or GED; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift training certificate.

May be required to have basic knowledge of lead operator position to fill in if lead operator is gone.

Regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat; occasionally to wet or humid conditions, outdoor conditions, risk of electrical shock, radiation, vibration. Noise level usually loud. Hearing and eye protection required.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.