EXTRUSION ASSISTANT 1

ORAFOL AMERICAS INC•Wallingford, CT

8d•$37,975 - $63,899•Onsite

About The Position

Orafol America's in Wallingford, CT is seeking plastic Extrusion Assistants for either day shift 7 AM-7 PM or night shifts 7 PM to 7AM on a rotating day basis (week 1/week 2 schedule). We are looking for dependable, reliable candidates who want a career not just a job. Prior experience with plastics is a plus. Mechanical ability is very helpful in this hands on role. Starting rates of $20 hr-$30 hr commensurate with experience levels. Those hired on night shift also qualify for a night shift differential as well. The Assistant Tech 1 supports the main Extrusion Technician by packing finished goods, including stacking sheets and wrapping and strapping rolls as per the packaging specification. They will be responsible for cleaning equipment necessary to run the line. Ie. hoppers, blenders and bins. They will learn labelling and what paperwork is required. They will be certified on the forklift to move goods around the extrusion floor. The Assistant Tech must follow directions willingly and to the best of their ability. They must be a team player. There is also a physical component for this position. Material handling is available to do all heavy loading / lifting. The Assistant Tech must be capable of climbing ladders to load materials and to handle containers that weigh up to 35 Lbs on a regular basis or containers that can weigh up to 50 Lbs on an infrequent basis. The Assistant Tech is responsible for housekeeping in their area and following All safety policies and procedures, plus recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety.

Requirements

1 to 3 years Manufacturing Experience
Must have a positive “can do” attitude and a sense of accountability; takes initiative
Must be a fast learner, driven and self-motivated; strive towards continuous improvement
Required to maintain a clean and presentable appearance.
Technician is expected to be prepared to do their job function, and at their workstation by the beginning of the shift.
Technicians are expected to have minimum unplanned absences, as defined by the "Employee Attendance Expectations".
The Technician must maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
This includes maintaining all tools and equipment.
It is expected that the Technician works well with others; work cooperatively between shifts and departments in order that the overall company benefits.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with plastics is a plus.
Mechanical ability is very helpful in this hands on role.

Responsibilities

Packing finished goods, including stacking sheets and wrapping and strapping rolls as per the packaging specification.
Cleaning equipment necessary to run the line (hoppers, blenders and bins).
Learning labelling and required paperwork.
Being certified on the forklift to move goods around the extrusion floor.
Following directions willingly and to the best of their ability.
Being a team player.
Climbing ladders to load materials.
Handling containers that weigh up to 35 Lbs on a regular basis or containers that can weigh up to 50 Lbs on an infrequent basis.
Responsible for housekeeping in their area.
Following all safety policies and procedures.
Recommending changes to enhance equipment performance and improve safety.
Safe operation of all Orafol manufacturing equipment.
Certified to drive and operate Orafol Fork Trucks within the Plant.
Understand and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
Comply with all OSHA regulations and Company Policies.
Complete all paperwork/documentation accurately and completely.
Follow all procedures, instructions, and specifications in performing their jobs.
Proactively detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Supervisor.
Load all specified Raw Materials into designated Hoppers.
Unloads, Packs, and Labels Finished Goods from the Line.
Gaining the necessary training towards improving their knowledge and work skills to be considered for the next Level.
Initiate additional tasks, training, cleaning, etc. during slack times, without the need for direct orders.
Complete the scheduled tasks efficiently and within the designated time duration.
Meet specific performance targets that are set for a given time period.
Offer ideas and suggestions that will improve the process or their job.
Be supportive of any changes or upgrades to products, equipment, processes etc.
Ensuring proper sheet count.
Neatly stacking and packaging the product correctly.
Measuring to ensure proper sheet length.
Monitor roll for gauge bands, high edges and telescoping.
Weigh the roll and Package it properly.
Loading and unloading air chucks.
Transporting material from your designate staging area as directed.
Loading the Main Hopper via the Novatec Vacuum System as directed.
Loading ground scrap/ concentrate into the correct feeding hoppers as directed.
Loading material into the predryers and labeling it properly.
Grinding material that is produced on your line.
Peeling masking/ cutting down sheets for grinding.
Understanding of the different material for grinding.
Prep line for start up, wiping down pin rolls, setting up trim winders, setting up the correct skid for finish product, etc.
Threading the line with the extruded material as directed.
Setting up to properly package product using the packaging specification.
Cleaning at the end of their shift and by maintaining an organized department.
Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.