Extruder Operator

The EXTRUDER OPERATOR A/B main function is to tend to machines that perform one or more packing functions such as marking, labeling, banding, taping, packing or wrapping of coils or sticks on multiple pipelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Will perform various plant functions such as cleaning up, painting, cutting and handling of plastic pipe.
• Moves finished product to the lag area.
• Uses various hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, and banders.
• Accurately fills out “Print Line Verification Sheet” and turns it in to Production Office.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and reports malfunction to Supervisor.
• Visually and physically inspects product for quality.
• Clears away damaged or out-of-spec product to the rework area; keeps work area clean and swept up.
• Stocks items such as tape, banding, or other needed for packaging requirements.
• Works at following and promoting Company Safety Rules, Policies/Procedures, and accepted safe work practices.
• Safely operates Forklifts (on-the-job training provided) to move pipe and materials to and from production areas and warehouse.
• Assists Quality Control Operators and Packagers when needed to work successfully in a self-managed work team.
• Serves as “Coiler Bay Coordinator.”
• Willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
• May be responsible for training and supervising new hires and temporary workers.
• Responsible for keeping in compliance with the J M Eagle T.H.M. (Total Housekeeping Management) program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.