Extruder Operator; 3rd Shift

Extruder Operator will operate and troubleshoot an extrusion machine, producing a quality product to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include:

maintaining the line, trouble‑shooting machine and material issues, setting up the line, performing screen changes, being prepared for change‑overs and assigning lot numbers.

Machine: EX2
Shift hours: 10:45pm - 7:00am

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures—including wearing all proper PPE
• Locate work orders/specification sheets then determine the materials (with specific measurements) needed to complete the order.
• Adjust, calibrate and test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature and general operation.
• Examine visually, weigh and measure components created from equipment at the end of the week to ensure machines are producing according to company and industry regulations and standards, making adjustments as needed.
• Work with team members, shift supervisors and all necessary personnel to take care of complications as they arise.
• Communicate with fellow team members to learn of any equipment problems or malfunctions, and take care of them as they come up.
• Use regulated cleaning solutions, grease guns, oil cans, air hoses and cleaning cloths to properly maintain and clean equipment on a bimonthly basis.
• Make repairs to equipment when necessary, and replace all defective, broken or worn‑out components.
• Choose and install cutters, molds and all other necessary equipment parts so machines are always operating at peak efficiency.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.

Skills/Knowledge Needed:

• Required experience with press and rotogravure printing
• Experience with adhesives and inks
• Knowledge of extrusion machine (for changeover, adjustments, cleaning, etc.)
• Knowledge of all materials used, such as die, resin, ink, etc.
• Knowledge of measurements, temperatures, viscosity, and other specifications for the materials used
• Understanding of JSA and GMP
• Leadership in directing team and the activities thereof
• Understanding of good housekeeping
• Communication Skills
• Industrial Vehicle Operator (IVO) Certification Training
• Basic Computer Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lifting from waist to shoulder up to 50lbs
• Frequent carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. (equipment available)
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crouching, and twisting
• Occasional crawling, climbing and balancing
• Working with hands using common hand tools for tightening and loosening bolts

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Working in heat up to 100 degrees depending on season (all work performed indoors)
• Occasional working in cold temperatures (all work performed indoors)
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, wetness and vibrations

Equal Opportunity Employer
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