Extrusion Technician

SUMMARY:

Operates plastic extrusion machines such as cut‑off saws, pullers, hydraulic operated belling equipment, overhead crane, extruders, dies and various pipe testing equipment. Uses various hand tools, micrometers, O.D. tapes, banders and wood saws in the manufacturing of HDPE pipe.

• Committed to providing our customers with products that are RIGHT…ON TIME…EVERY TIME and to the continuous improvement of our capability to do so.
• Safely operate forklifts to move pipe and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse.
• Maintain operation of multiple lines, including packaging end product for shipment.
• Read the pipe specification sheet to ensure that the product is made to proper tolerances and specifications and packaging requirements.
• Check product periodically with micrometers, O.D. tapes, tape measures, and visual checks to make certain that the product is staying in the proper specifications.
• Start up and shut down an extrusion line.
• Make proper machine adjustments with speed dial controls, heat controllers and various other controls.
• Push buttons, turn knobs and depress pedals to activate and adjust equipment.
• Observe machine operations to detect product defects or machine malfunctions to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform minor maintenance such as changing filters, and cleaning up equipment and work areas.
• Assist in setting up machines for product changeovers and machine shut downs.
• Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings on appropriate sheets.
• Perform proper quality control tests and measurements and log proper data to a quality control specification sheet.
• Enter all production data on appropriate sheets.
• Properly package finished products and transport them to an outside pad area using a forklift.
• Assist other operators when needed and work successfully in self‑managed work teams.
• Attend required training sessions and wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs.
• Be responsible for training and supervision of temporary workers and new hires.
• Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or ninety (90) days experience as operator # 8, demonstration of requisite skills, satisfactory attendance and safety record, and a passing grade to be certified in our Job Certification Program as an operator #8 from a related industry. You must be certified through our JCP within 90 days from your hire day.

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.
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