Extrusion line Operator

Description:

General Description:

Set up, operate, or tend extrusion lines to extrude thermoplastic into entangled net, wall, and concrete products

Essential Job Functions:

Clean work areas, maintain organized tool carts Adjust line settings to run quality products. Troubleshoot and maintain extrusion line equipment. Change dies on extruding machines according to production line changes. Change production belts on conveyors according to production line changes. Load fabrics on mezzanine and thread fabrics through rollers to achieve proper fabric alignment and application onto the finished product. Load and align zip strip tape. Determine setup procedures and select machine dies and parts, according to set-up sheet specifications. Measure and examine extruded products in order to locate defects, and to check for conformance to specifications; adjust controls as necessary to alter products. Replace worn dies when products vary from specifications. Install dies, machine screws, and related equipment in the production process. Wind extruded products into rolls of specified lengths and weights per set-up sheets. Maintain an accurate inventory of finish goods produced on each shift. Operate both hopper and weigh feeder loader machines with mixed materials, using vacuum convey systems. Operate sample cut-out press machine to cut test samples. Test physical properties of products with testing devices such as scales, dial indicators, calipers, tape measures, and impact testers. Program weigh feeder recipes for proper mix of pelletized, thermoplastic materials and coloring pigments. Responsible for production of materials in accordance with work instructions with intent to limit scrap production Each operator is responsible for scrap segregation, scrap data collection, and clean-up of scrap produced on his/her line at the end of each shift, before going home, without shutting down the line for shift change. All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

Required Attention to detail Production experience Excellent written and oral communications skills Preferred Extrusion experience a plus

Educational Requirements:

Required High School diploma or equivalent Preferred Associates Degree or equivalent

Travel Requirements:

0%

Physical Requirements:

Please check all that apply Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis. Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb and descend stairs. Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees. May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required. May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present. May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt. Work surfaces may include concrete. Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required. Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone. Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, success profile characteristics or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.