Extrusion Operator 1

Vista•Elkhart, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role's primary purpose is to assist in and work towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tearing down of some extrusion lines and some profiles. The Extrusion Operator 1 will be responsible for ensuring extrusion operational readiness, which includes assisting with and working towards independence in the setup, tear down, and pull down of the extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by the Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles. The operator will run extrusion lines for a whole day or part of a day, bring compound to the extruder and compound according to the set-up sheet, and make spools/boxes according to work instructions. Packaging of the extruded part will be done according to the set-up sheet, with frequent checks per the quality control plan/set-up sheet to ensure conformance to specifications. The role also involves identifying defects on extruded products, assisting in basic troubleshooting to bring parts back into specification, assisting with breaks as directed by management, and assisting in running the Regrind area. Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area and following all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives are also key responsibilities. If deficient in any area of responsibility, appropriate training will be implemented, and successful completion will be evaluated. Additional duties may be required as this is not an exhaustive description.

Requirements

US work authorization (Required)
Basic math skills
Able to lift 50lbs
Use of quality inspection tools (i.e., calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.)
Able to follow directives set forth from team lead and/or management

Nice To Haves

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist in, and work towards independence in set up, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles
Run extrusion line(s) for a whole day or part of a day
Bring compound to extruder and compound according to set-up sheet
Make spools/boxes according to work instructions
Package extruded part according to set-up sheet
Check parts frequently per quality control plan/set-up sheet per conformance to specifications
Identify defects on extruded products
Assist in basic troubleshooting to bring part back into specification
Assist breaks as directed by Management
Assist in running the Regrind area
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives