Extruder Operator

Owens Corning•Rockford, IL

5d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is looking for Extruder Operators to safely operate and perform tasks on both Rockford’s foam extruders, including but not limited to: product changeovers, maintaining process within targets, performing inspections and CILT’s, Resin Slilo unloading, and reporting out performance. Due to the complexity of this position, there will be two levels; Extruder Operator: Level 1 and Extruder Operator: Level 2. Employees must be in good standing and proficient in being an Extruder Operator: Level 1 before moving to Level 2.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Minium of 3-5 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with extrusion experience
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to do intermediate mathematical calculations.
Must have intermediate computer skills.
Strong attributes for attention to detail
Must complete successful probationary period prior to certifying as a Level 1

Responsibilities

Live the safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities while adhering to all housekeeping requirements.
Understand and master navigation of HMI and Dashboard portal
Start up, operate, and complete basic changeovers
Understand and master navigation of Process Explorer, Aspen Tech and IP21
Locate and able to operate all jam-up and emergency stop buttons
Maintain process within specifications and targets
Read and follow detailed plans and instructions
Complete reports and provide feedback to supervisors and support personnel on abnormalities and observations
Start up, operate, changeover and complete basic trouble shooting of: Blowing agents and BA Meter System, Solid feed systems, CO2 metering system, Slinkies, Drawing vacuum and operating board measuring device, Die gaps
Must be able to understand and use DMC I and DMC II
Complete melt flow testing as required
Read & understand Production Schedule using SAP
Understand silo and surge bin hookup diagram
Understand resin silo manifold
Properly direct and verify resin unloading hookup.
Operate board sampling equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate board testing equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate resin testing equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Complete paperwork/data entry requirements and perform all associated tasks.
Operate quality control HMI systems and perform all associated tasks.
Operate pond equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate dancer equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate printer equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate board thickness indicator equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate 1st pass equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate finish saw equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Operate bar coder equipment and perform all associated tasks.
Direct and or assist on a lower building changeover up to the 2nd pass of the 90º.
Must be able to complete startups, operate, advanced trouble-shoot and advanced changeovers
Start up, operate, and complete advanced changeovers
Clear and defined understanding and can explain the process in detail
Must have all working knowledge of Extruder Operator Level 1 expectations
Be able to mentor an Extruder Operator Level 1 in training
Navigate through PSM BA Loss (auto derate back to prime)
Lead a PSM start up from start to finish/prime unassisted
Lead a PSM planned shutdown
Troubleshoot fix/feeder issues, crinkles, and deep ripples
Assist maintenance with changing slinky bars
Review or develop JHAs
Become HRCS Certified
All other tasks as assigned