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 produced strapping meets product specifications, and performs preventive maintenance on the drying system and winders. The role requires maintaining safe working conditions, producing excellent strap quality, and reducing costs by loading regrind and returning straps to the winders promptly after line breaks.

Requirements

Ability to set up winders by changing cams, gears, and arms and address winder issues.
Ability to assess strap quality using calipers and enter measurements and coil weights in SFOL.
Ability to make die head and mill adjustments to maintain thickness and product quality.
Ability to troubleshoot loading and line-performance issues.
Ability to perform strap lab quality tests and record results.
Follow PPE requirements, including safety shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs.
Maintain a safe, clean work area and respond with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

Set up winders by changing cams, gears, and arms during product changes, and resolve winder issues.
Monitor wind and strap quality and seek assistance from the foreman or maintenance when needed.
Keep the work area clean, including 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 and maintain a clear area around the chopper.
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 product thickness and quality.
Ensure line conditions are properly set up with accurate speeds.
Load material into the drying system to keep it full.
Troubleshoot material-loading issues and line-performance concerns.
Check whether equipment guarding needs adjustment.
Perform lab quality tests on 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 and get straps onto winders promptly after line breaks to help reduce costs and maintain production.