Extrusion Operator 1
VISTA•Elkhart, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role assists in and works towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tearing down extrusion lines and profiles. The operator will be responsible for ensuring operational readiness of extrusion equipment, running extrusion lines, managing compound, making spools/boxes, packaging extruded parts, identifying defects, and assisting in basic troubleshooting and the regrind area. Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area and adhering to quality objectives are also key aspects of this position.
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
- Vista Core Competencies
Nice To Haves
- High school or equivalent
- Attention to detail
- flexible
- coachable
- reliable
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 in running the Regrind area
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
- Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
