Apollo Operator

Georg Fischer•Apple Valley, MN

2d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Uponor is rethinking water for future generations. Its offerings include safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling, and reliable infrastructure to support a more sustainable living environment. The Apollo Operator efficiently and safely operates specialized extrusion equipment and maintains accurate, legible production reports. The role includes machine setups and changeovers, selecting and changing dies (up to 10 per day), and ensuring products meet internal and industry specifications, including UL and NSF, before shipment or secondary processing. Operators adjust production lines to meet internal standards, perform basic troubleshooting and daily preventive maintenance checks, and escalate issues to the Area Lead when needed. The position also supports continuous improvement and business success. The operator prioritizes daily activities in support of the function and business strategy, models Uponor values and behaviors, and demonstrates peer leadership through collaboration and influence. In conjunction with leadership, the operator provides input on individual performance objectives aligned with functional and business strategy. The role involves safely operating computer-controlled equipment according to procedures; performing die changes, changeovers, in-process checks and adjustments; using precision measuring devices to monitor pipe dimensions; changing reels according to written procedures; recording required production data on hardcopy or electronically; and collecting and submitting quality samples. For US postings, the expected compensation range is $20.50–$27.22 per hour. The actual offer may vary based on factors including relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and experience.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate specialized extrusion equipment according to procedures.
Ability to perform machine setups, die changes, and changeovers.
Ability to use precision measuring devices to monitor pipe dimensions.
Ability to maintain accurate and legible production and quality records.
Ability to conduct basic troubleshooting and daily preventive maintenance checks.

Responsibilities

Safely operate specialized, computer-controlled extrusion equipment according to procedures.
Set up machines and perform die changes, selecting and changing dies as required, as well as production changeovers.
Conduct in-process checks and make line adjustments to ensure products meet internal standards and applicable industry specifications, including UL and NSF.
Use precision measuring devices to monitor pipe dimensions and ensure quality standards are met.
Perform reel changes according to written procedures.
Accurately and legibly record all required information on hardcopy or electronic production reports.
Collect and submit quality samples as required.
Troubleshoot extruders and auxiliary equipment; escalate issues to the Area Lead when unable to resolve them.
Conduct daily preventive maintenance checks.
Participate in the Continuous Improvement program.
Prioritize daily activities in support of functional and business strategy.
Model Uponor values and behaviors and demonstrate peer leadership through collaboration and influence.
Provide input, in conjunction with leadership, on individual performance objectives aligned with functional and business strategy.