Extruder Operator

Westlake•Bristol, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. JOB TITLE: Extruder Operator-Bristol REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED BY: HR Business Partner SUMMARY Set-up and operate a minimum of six extruders producing PVC plastic moulding. Perform own tooling change outs and die cleaning as well as grading own rejects.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
One to three years industrial experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
Must be mechanically inclined and have proficient math skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Run a minimum of six extruders maintaining correct settings.
Bundle and stack moulding as it is extruded.
Monitor color, extrusion rate, profile configuration and piece/bundle count.
Maintain supply of compound staged at machine.
Maintain extrusion equipment in proper condition.
Perform own tooling change outs and die cleaning and grading own rejects.
Assist in moving units of extruded materials when necessary.
Clean any burrs or fuzz off profiles and keep work area clean.
Ensure profiles are all turned the same direction and bundled correctly.
Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
Input process data into acquisition system.
Comply with established safety rules.
Comply with company policy and procedures.
Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, lead and supervisors/managers.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead.