Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Extruder Operator in the start-up process, feeding extruded sheet material through the various stations of the machine.
• Examine extruded product for defects, such as wrinkles, bubbles, and splits.
• Check quantities, dimensions, gauge and description to ensure that products comply with the daily production schedule.
• Conduct in-process testing (weight, density, size, etc.) and accurately record product test data every ½ hour.
• Neatly pile conforming extruded sheets on skids and record quantities, according to the production schedule.
• Remove non-conforming extruded product and neatly place on skids for movement to the Grinder area.
• Remove trim pieces as the extruded sheet product is cut to size, and feed trim pieces into the Grinder located at the side of the Extruder.
• Make sheet size changes by changing and/or moving blades and adjusting guillotine frequency.
• Produce all products within specifications and times allowed.
• Inform the Production Supervisor of any defects, breakage, and/or downtime on the shift.
• Replenish the supply of resin material, master batch material or regrind material at the head of the extruder to ensure continuous machine operation
• Locate wooden skids with identified project numbers that are required for daily production during the shift, according to the production schedule
• Construct wooden skids to the required specifications, when required
• Operate Grinder (when required) to ensure a continuous inventory of available regrind material
• Operate production equipment in other departments and/or perform assembly functions, as directed, to assist in meeting required production schedules, when required.
• Perform regular production area clean-up during and at the end of each shift.
• Perform general plant clean-up in various departments, when time permits
• Complete and submit maintenance requests when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as required.

Experience:

• 2 -3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous extrusion or machine operator experience.
• mechanically inclined
• have excellent math and measurement skills
• acute vision and color identification
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain records regarding material, equipment, and repairs.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• This job is performed in an industrial environment, and generally requires 75% standing, 25% walking. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling may be required from time to time.
• Regular exposure to dust, fumes and noise can be expected.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, are required

Hours:

Currently, we have different shift times available: Mornings, Afternoons and Nights.

8 am to 4 pm

12 am to 8 am

Company DescriptionWe respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.Company DescriptionWe respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.