Extrusion Operator III - Day Shift (6:45am-7:00pm) $29.00/hr.

Atkore•Dallas, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Day Shift Extrusion Machine Operator III to be based out of Dallas, TX. Extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is required. Reporting to Shift Lead, the Extrusion Machine Operator will be responsible for completing changeovers, measuring dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (required)
5-8 years of extrusion experience, specifically with Milacron and Cincinatti machines
Strong quantitative skills, with expert knowledge of measuring tools
Skilled at getting lines within specification with thorough troubleshooting
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Complete any required training within 3 months.
Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role within 3 months.
Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations within 3 months.

Responsibilities

Read and understand the production schedule and ensure it is followed.
Able to perform changeovers and start-ups on small and medium-diameter pipes.
Adjust controls to meet specified measurements and diameters.
Record hourly pipe readings such as weights, wall thickness, diameter, and length.
Reject products not meeting specifications.
Knowledge of bailers
Built gasketed pipe and water pipe
Expert in packaging finished pipe into proper crate quantities.
Troubleshoot the strapping machine.
PLC experience or using limit switch, timers, transfers and mandrels
Wide range of experience with the product and the compound material.