Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex is hiring an Extrusion Operator 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) for our Madison, WI facility. As an Extrusion Operator you will operate the extrusion line ensuring safety of others and providing exceptional quality of products being made. The Extrusion Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. The pay range for this role is $22.11 to $30.47 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of tasks and processes that are required to build, assemble, inspect, measure, & package products in a controlled and/or standard manufacturing environment using small hand-tools, microscopes, & various machines/equipment.
Read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, company policies and memos
Monitor quality of product during runs
Monitor the use of raw materials to optimize waste reduction.
Set up machine and change coatings, configurations, decks, raw materials, and methods as required to complete projects based on the job
Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running
Inspect quality of raw materials
Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine
Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc.
Proficient at using a tape measure and/or ruler
Direct the activities of the Extrusion Assistant
Assist the Extrusion assistant with clean ups when necessary
Manage prepress activities
Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc.
Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems
Assist other departments if needed
Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control
Assist maintenance staff if needed
Maintain a clean, organized work area
Other duties as assigned