DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

TITLE: Extruder Operator

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

Extruder Operator position has become available at the Aldershot Plant. This is a 12- hour continental (day / night) shift position, probation rate is $25, after probation the job pays $30.72 up to $34.34 after meeting qualifications and sufficient training.

DUTIES:

1. Work in a safe and efficiently manner, according to company policies.
2. Set-up and troubleshooting Pug mills & Extruder machine.
3. Set up & apply texture and coating line during product changes. This includes:
downloading the “queued” recipe, physically installing the texture and coating equipment required as per the recipe. (Reports the changeover effectiveness)
4. Sets raw material and scrap return feed rates.
5. Sets additive feed rates (lignosol, barium, manganese, etc.)
6. Monitors vacuum chamber for over-feeding.
7. Monitors extrusion and pugging parameters for consistency and adjusts if required.
8. Monitors Dust Collector and associated ducting.
9. Continually inspects all visible portions of products for color / texture variance.
10. Rejects any defective product and makes proper adjustments to the machine.
11. Preventative maintenance of machine. (Replace wear parts)
12. Actively supports other crewmembers in training and operations.
13. Reports Maintenance requests to the Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand.
14. Communicate & work as a team with other operators.
15. Actively participates in maintenance shutdowns scheduled or unscheduled, when required by Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand.
16. Follow Company Quality System and Work Instructions.
17. Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times & participates in 5S program.

*And any other duties as required by Production Supervisor or Production Lead Hand., when the need arises.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Brick manufacturing experience would be an asset.
General understanding of control systems
Mechanical aptitude
Valid Lift Truck Certification
Able to lift heavy materials.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Thank you.