Extrusion Line (Production) Operator

Greenbridge•Clyde, OH

About The Position

The Extrusion Line Operator works under the supervision of the Shift Foreman and is responsible for the quality of coils coming off the winders. The operator assists the foreman, monitors and records whether the strapping produced correlates with product specifications, and performs preventive maintenance, including changing drying-system filters and maintaining winders for proper functionality. The role involves setting up and troubleshooting winders during product changes, monitoring product quality, processing coils and recording measurements, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and supporting consistent line operation. The operator also performs lab quality tests twice per shift and records results in SFOL. A sense of urgency is required to maintain a safe work environment, ensure excellent strap quality, reduce costs by loading regrind, and get straps onto winders promptly after line breaks.

Requirements

Ability to set up and troubleshoot winders, including changing cams, gears, and arms.
Focus on wind and strap quality and ability to communicate with the foreman or maintenance when assistance is needed.
Ability to process coils, use calipers to read straps, and enter coil weights and measurements in SFOL.
Ability to safely string the line from the quench tank to the slitter.
Ability to adjust the die head and mill to maintain product thickness and quality.
Ability to set accurate line speeds and conditions, load the drying system, and troubleshoot loading or line-performance issues.
Ability to perform strap lab quality tests and record results in SFOL.
Wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs, and ensure winder operators follow PPE requirements.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area and respond with urgency to support product quality and line operation.

Responsibilities

Set up winders by changing cams, gears, and arms during product changes, and fix winder issues.
Focus on wind and strap quality, and communicate with the foreman or maintenance when help is needed.
Keep the work area clean by sweeping, keeping strap off the floor, emptying trash cans, and clearing winders; delegate specific tasks to winder operators.
Process coils, measure straps with calipers, and enter coil weights and measurements in SFOL.
Ensure scrap coils are chopped in the front chopper to maintain a clear area around it.
Wear required PPE and ensure winder operators follow PPE requirements.
Safely string the line from the quench tank to the slitter.
Adjust the die head and mill to maintain proper product thickness and quality.
Ensure line conditions and speeds are set up accurately.
Load material into the drying system to keep it full.
Troubleshoot material-loading issues and line-performance concerns.
Check equipment guarding and identify guarding that may need adjustment.
Perform lab quality tests of the strap twice per shift and log the results in SFOL.
Change filters on the drying system and maintain winders for proper functionality.
Load regrind to reduce costs and get straps onto winders promptly after line breaks.