Operator Technician-3rd Shift

• Location 811 W 1ST ST,McPherson, KS, ,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation 1.25
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

• Phone  Ext 508

The Operator Technician supports safe and efficient plastics extrusion production by operating assigned production and downstream equipment after the line has been properly set up and released for production. The position prepares packaging materials, packages finished product, performs required quality checks, records production information, monitors equipment and product condition, maintains an orderly work area, and promptly communicates abnormalities. The Operator Technician is expected to recognize product defects, equipment concerns, process changes, and safety hazards;

stop or contain work when required; and notify the appropriate Setup Technician, Line Lead, Supervisor, Maintenance, or Quality personnel. Process troubleshooting, substantive line adjustments, setup/changeover work, and other higher-level operating duties are not independently performed at the Technician level unless a specific task has been separately trained and authorized.

• Operate assigned extrusion and downstream production equipment after the line has been properly set up and released for production, following established procedures, work instructions, production orders, die cards, and supervisor direction.
• Prepare and stage raw materials, packaging materials, labels, tools, and work areas needed to support assigned production and upcoming product changes.
• Observe equipment operation continuously so malfunctions, abnormal conditions, unsafe conditions, or process problems can be recognized and reported promptly.
• Monitor extrusion and downstream equipment, including pullers/haul-offs, conveyors, cooling equipment, cutters, and other line components, for proper operation without independently changing process settings or setup conditions.
• Perform only basic operator actions specifically identified in established work instructions and within Technician-level training; contact Setup, a Line Lead, or supervision when process or equipment adjustment is required.
• Lift, move, stage, load, and unload raw materials, finished products, packaging materials, and production supplies manually or with approved material-handling equipment.
• Count, package, mark, tag, and identify finished products to ensure product orders are complete and properly labeled.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, carts, racks, and other approved conveyances.
• Clean and organize assigned equipment and production areas. Cleaning involving dies, tooling, guarded areas, or hazardous energy must be performed only after the equipment is placed in a safe condition and only as specifically trained and directed.
• Maintain good housekeeping by promptly addressing or reporting pellets, scrap, packaging debris, water, oil, hoses, cords, tools, or other slip, trip, or production hazards.
• Stop production or stop saving product when required by established quality or safety procedures and promptly notify the appropriate Setup, Quality, Lead, or Supervisor personnel.
• Follow all company safety rules, quality procedures, work instructions, PPE requirements, and supervisor directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with Technician-level training and authorization.

• Examine products at required intervals to verify conformance to established quality standards, specifications, and tolerances.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using approved measuring devices, gauges, templates, tape measures, scales, or other tools for which the employee has been trained.
• Record required production and quality information, including measurements, width, length, color, shape, feel or rigidity/flexibility, dates, times, production counts, scrap, downtime, or other required information.
• Recognize product defects or abnormal process conditions such as dimensional variation, discoloration, surface defects, inconsistent material flow, poor cooling, twisting, bowing, or improper cutting and report them promptly rather than independently troubleshooting the process.
• Identify, stop saving, and segregate nonconforming or questionable product as required and promptly communicate quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Monitor production counts, scrap, and downtime; accurately record concerns and notify Setup, Quality, a Line Lead, or Supervisor when performance varies from expected conditions.
• Communicate accurate information during shift changes and to Supervisors, Setup, Quality, Maintenance, and other employees as needed.

• Remain alert and attentive while working around operating extrusion equipment and moving machinery.
• Inspect or observe machine guards, emergency stops, interlocks, pull cords, and other safety devices as required and immediately report damaged, missing, or improperly functioning safety…