Singles Operator (3rd Shift

Position: Singles Operator (3rd Shift)
Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

General

Position Summary:

The Singles Machine Operator is responsible for the setting up and running the extruder to produce correct type of product maintaining all Marmon IEI standards and requirements. The Singles Machine Operator is also responsible for producing a quality product in a safe and efficient manner while promoting a team atmosphere. Help problem solve and proactively seek ways to improve the singles process and maintain all equipment in the Singles Work Center.

Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure (MIEI) – Mount Pleasant Is one of six specialty wire, cable, and tubing solution manufacturing companies located throughout North America. We have over 100 years of innovative engineered solutions for critical, industrial, and commercial applications.

We are the experts in our industry.

Essential Duties:

Strive to achieve continuous improvement in all activities, processes, and with all projects  work order packets to determine what product to runPull correct materials to the line as needed

Set up singles extruder properly which includes the following: determine to use the flyer or single reel payoff setting one of them up according to needs, select proper screw for extruder, select proper tooling for wire size and wall thickness to be produced, determine and enter correct heat profile for extruder, set up proper size reel for take up coiler, enter correct footage information in counter on take up coiler, determine correct water temperature setting for water bath/capstan, determine proper spark tester voltage setting and enter correct values in m-trims for initial start up of product.

Run extruder to produce correct type of product maintaining all Dekoron standards and requirements

Correctly maintain all paperwork neatly and accurately

Ensure the machine is set up for the operator on the next scheduled shift so that a minimum of two hours of work can be done Report product or machine issues/problems to supervisor on duty including PIT when needed

Place finished product from singles work center to proper location when required

Help maintain inventory of tooling and report needs or issues to supervisor on duty

Work closely with the Quality Assurance department to ensure that product meets the required specifications

Keep work area clean and organized

Clean and maintain all tooling associated with singles extrusion equipment

Recommend process improvements

Work as a team with other Singles Operators and other Dekoron employees

Ability to distinguish between different colors of product

Promote safety in all processes and activities

Assists with training of new employees; assists with cross-training of current employees

Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Preferred:

High School diploma or education or GED, required

Technical training, preferred

Licenses or certifications are not required for this position

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting with responsibilities in the area of extrusion is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Equipment selection – determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Control Precision – adjust controls of the machine to exact positions

Communication – understand and follow written and oral instructions

Getting information – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

Cognitive thinking – problem solving, prioritizing activities, allocate resources, maintain an adequate supply of materials, make sound decisions, and recommend solutions in troubleshooting and repairing in a timely and effective manner.

Ability to make quick decisive decisions concerning product…