Production Operator-Extrusion (2167

Job Purpose

Safely operate all extrusion lines in accordance with manufacturing order and associated control plan in order to maximize productivity and optimize quality.

• Comply with all company policies, rules, and procedures.
• Take appropriate action in emergencies.
• Run and operate extrusion equipment (including but not limited to: saw, blender, etc.) according to the SOPs, optimizing efficiency and quality while troubleshoot processing problems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting to diagnose and eliminate problems incurred in the extrusion process, record all changes and adjustments on run sheet, and follow-up to ensure changes have corrected problem.
• Record, maintain, and report accurate production records and work documentation.
• Operate machine controls and alarm systems.
• Operate Unidyne, Mega blender, and Maguire Blenders according to Work Instructions (WI) and keep product loaded.
• Operate the Ultrasonic scope for inspection of product.
• Determine annealing requirements from shop order.
• Load and unload annealing rigs, carts, and ovens to maximize annealing through put.
• Anneal product according to SOPs.
• Perform visual inspection of tooling and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Initiate/communicate quality, safety, and process improvement actions.
• Initiate and support activities to minimize down time and improve product quality.
• Inspect all products and use all tools required to control specified requirements.
• Perform rod and plate size/material changes as required.
• Perform and record in-process quality checks and take corrective action in the event of process or quality deviations
• Perform periodic maintenance of extruders and associated equipment.
• Make disposition on scrap.
• Assist set-up process as required or necessary.
• Remove startup rams and place in proper storage location.
• Transfer product to next manufacturing process in a timely manner.
• Perform training of apprentice extrusion operators.
• Assist maintenance, supervision, and/or engineering personnel in problem solving, new equipment, or tooling design to maximize efficiency and prevent downtime.
• Maintain work areas and company property to an acceptable housekeeping cleanliness (5S). Initiate improvements.
• Safely operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs).
• Attend courses for training and retraining as required.
• Perform all duties or additional duties as assigned by supervision or lead person.
• Rotating work shift
  ** 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.**

• High school diploma or equivalent English reading, writing, mathematical, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions provided in safety data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Working knowledge and capable of accurately using measuring equipment (examples: tape measure, micrometers, UT, surface roughness etc.).
• Physically able to perform work assignments.
• Good communication skills.
• Must have general mechanical aptitude.
• Computer literate.
• Follows all safety requirements necessary to be injury free while performing work.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Stable employment history, highly preferred.

• ** The salary for this position is $20.70. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside f the location listed in this posting.**
• ** Competitive Benefits**
• ** Benefits begin on DAY 1!**