Extruding Operator

Web Industries Inc•Killingly, CT

About The Position

This position, reporting to the Shift Supervisor, is responsible for all production activities in the extrusion department. The position will focus on product quality, yields, equipment operation, and product delivery. The position is also responsible for assisting Engineering and Quality Assurance in all phases of customer trials, new product design, and testing. This role will also participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives as requested.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
1 to 3 years work experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in extrusion (to include Blown or Cast film), multi-layer lamination, complex die cutting, tension management, coating, or printing
Knowledge of standard measurements
Demonstrates the use of basic math to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals, percentages, and fractions
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience operating under a standard work driven quality management system
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Self-starter
Knowledge of standard OSHA safety rules and regulations in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Operate Machinery
Set-up machine to specifications and best practices to meet product requirements
Adjusts, calibrates, and tests equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature, and general operation
Make minor repairs to equipment when necessary
Works with other operators to coordinate day-to-day production activities and equipment operation
Works with other operators coordinating machine activity and order processing to ensure quality and on time delivery
Properly utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to ensure product characteristics are logged accurately
Assists other operators troubleshooting machine and product problems; requests support from Engineering and Maintenance as needed
Operate machines in a safe manner and reports any unsafe conditions
Meets or exceeds production goals
Identify Lean and Process improvement opportunities
Ensure that the quality of the finished packaging meets the customer's specifications
Ensure that all labeling is accurate and legible
Ensure that quality documents are completed and legible at appropriate stages of production
Resolve all nonconforming material and product immediately; follow procedure for identification and quarantine where necessary; and assist in disposition and root cause analysis
Participate in a productive shift turnover
Continually work towards training program completion
Train other operators using the training program
Utilize standard work for applicable job functions
Ensure that machine and machine area is kept clean and organized at all times
Coordinate preventive maintenance activity to ensure optimum machine performance
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
Responsible for the setup and execution of trials and recording of results as needed
Oversee training of new operators
Interact with customers during meetings and trials in a manner that “Makes our customer happy”
Perform any other function or responsibility as assigned