Extruder Operator

MIRACLE RECREATION E•Monett, MO

About The Position

The Extruder Operator performs maintenance and operates extrusion machinery and powder grinding operations. The role manufactures colored resin to match a standard color and is responsible for process execution, quality control, equipment communication, production reporting, and maintaining inventory. The operator may work in all areas of the department as assigned and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is warm to hot. The role involves occasional heavy lifting, safely handling hot machine parts and product, and accessing a mezzanine-mounted extruder feed platform by stairs multiple times daily. Positive color acuity is required to observe color variations that may indicate equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Three years of experience in a manufacturing or equivalent environment.
General computer skills, including email and entering process data into a database or spreadsheet.
Proven mechanical aptitude and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to use torque wrenches and other hand tools while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability to calculate basic arithmetic using fractions and decimals, and understand weight and measurement.
Knowledge of general manufacturing principles involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and interpret basic documents, safety rules, and correspondence.
Ability to count and measure equipment using a tape measure.
Experience using a drill press, square, file, hand drill, pliers, hammer, tape measure, hand grinder, small OBI presses, screwdriver, jigs, fixtures, and ratchet and sockets.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Must be available and willing to work overtime and weekends and/or holidays when business needs require.
Must comply with safety laws, policies, and rules, and report safety violations or potential violations.
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of self or others.
Must be able to perform occasional heavy lifting, safely handle hot machine parts and product, access a work platform via stairs multiple times daily, and distinguish color variations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Machine setup and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform setup, run execution, and shutdown procedures in compliance with process instructions and manufacturing systems requirements.
Verify that processes comply with continuous improvement procedural parameters, manufacturing tolerances, and specifications, using a spectrophotometer, melt flow indexer, and powder sieve analysis.
Communicate equipment issues affecting process control and quality standards to the maintenance team, and assist as required.
Participate in machine changeovers to ensure setups support optimal production startup and meet quality specifications.
Complete daily production reports.
Maintain accurate inventory.
Read detailed blueprints.
Use hand tools or machines to complete projects.
Operate a lift truck with a valid license or after passing the required tests.
Work in all areas of the department as assigned.
Perform quality control.