Extruder Operator - Sheet Extrusion (B)

Transcendia, INC. • Richmond, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extruder Operator - Sheet Extrusion is responsible for controlling the operation of the extrusion line from raw material input to finished product. This role requires adherence to quality standards and safety procedures, operation of the extrusion line including setup, material handling, speed control, changeovers, and tear downs. The operator must maintain product specifications such as gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, and surface finish, while performing quality control tests and data collection. This position also involves following the production schedule, communicating malfunctions promptly, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of experience or a forklift certification.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Ability to work at an accelerated pace.
• Ability to perform math calculations; and measure using measuring tape or other instruments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; must be computer literate.
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Maintains company’s quality standards and a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Operation of the extrusion line and its operational functions which would include but not limited to; machine set-up, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds (input or output), start and stop functions, change over, down times, die and screw tear down, screen pack, line specific tools and proper lock out/tag out procedures.
• Maintain extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, and color, dyne, maintaining surface finish or identifying surface defects and performing quality control tests required. This includes double check and data collection procedures currently in place.
• Transfers data to the daily production log book, quality control documents or forms used in the production process.
• Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders including those with instructions.
• Communicate line malfunctions in a timely manner to ensure production downtime is kept to a minimal.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED