Extruder Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to Company and Plant safety policies and procedures
• Break down, clean and set up on all dies and restart extruders with no supervision
• Operate the most difficult Extrusion lines with minimal to no assistance
• Minimize the amount of set up time for a particular job
• Troubleshoots downstream equipment problems
• Produces parts from most materials
• Prepares lines for production effectively and efficiently using the help of fellow operators placed on those lines
• Checks line activity sheets, key dimension sheets and reads shop orders
• Produce parts that meet the quality specification at or above specified rate
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and quality throughout the entire part run
• Able to train Op 2 & Op 3 to develop speed and accuracy in all processes while working in a safe manner
• Is capable of, but not always required to watch two or more Extrusion lines, also must be able to work on the more difficult parts effectively with minimal to no assistance
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Trains or assists in the training of other operators
• Able to prioritize time to direct and utilize fellow operators time in an effective manner
• Manages materials and minimizes waste
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibility for Work of Others

• None

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have worked in the extrusion department and have good working knowledge of the extrusion process and materials
• Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbally
• Must have advanced knowledge of extrusion process and be able to operate an extrusion line with out assistance
• Knows all basic material types utilized in extrusion
• Able to produce parts/products that meet special requirements

Physical Demands

• Able to lift 60 pounds repetitively
• Able to work up to 12 hour rotating shifts
• Able to stand on concrete for extended periods of time

Work Environment

• Be able to work in a production environment
• Able to walk, stand and otherwise perform job functions on concrete floors with safety boots/shoes
• Works in manufacturing environment occasionally being exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise