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Zeus Company LLC
Operator (TFE Extruder)-Horizontal-3rd Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Extruder Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic or metal materials into hoses, bars, tubes, rods, wires, or structures.
$40,573 / year median in South Carolina
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary The TFE Operator will be responsible for machine operation. This would include troubleshooting, documentation, and quality of material.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- The ability to carry out oral and written instructions along with the ability to adapt to different situations
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively; push/ pull approximately 11lbs., walk up and down stairs.
- The employee must have the ability to perform inspection functions such as visual inspection to detect cosmetic defects and color differentiation of products.
- Must have basic mathematical skills including addition subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Must be able to read and write legibly.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Any unscheduled absence or tardy will have a negative impact on our ability to meet our production objectives.
- Physical aspects of the job are defined on the Physical Demands Analysis located in HR Must Meet WorkKeys/WIN Requirements (Level 3 for Reading & Level 4 for Math)
- Install proper tooling, load, run and monitor extruder with minimum downtime.
- Make pre-forms out of resin as specified on order card.
- Measure and maintain correct wall thickness of tubing.
- Operator only runs one machine.
- Keep tooling and machines in good working condition.
- Polish and straighten tooling on lathe.
- Keep work area clean and free of debris.
- Observe all safety rules and regulations.
- Maintain good communications within the department.