Extrusion Operator (B Shift)

Westlake•McPherson, KS

About The Position

The production operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift and is responsible for the efficient operation of production equipment. The operator maintains production lines, performs quality checks and measurements, supports start-ups and changeovers, follows safety and operating procedures, and keeps the work area clean and orderly. The role includes operating equipment and handling pipe and related materials, with direct supervision for controlling dimensions and purging a line.

Requirements

No prior experience or training required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with operators, shift leaders, and office personnel; share information with coworkers as needed.
Ability to read a tape measure; add and subtract two-digit numbers; multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; and perform these operations using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Maintain operation of multiple production lines, including loading gaskets and packaging finished product for shipment.
Visually inspect pipe and product for quality and seek guidance from a higher authority when uncertain.
Measure and record pipe dimensions and take appropriate action according to SPC charts; control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications under direct supervision.
Move bundled pipe, including scrap and good product, from the work area; properly stack pipe in lifts.
Assist with production line start-ups and changeovers, including changing tank rubbers, cleaning sprayers and equipment areas, putting in pull pipe, checking print strips, and completing assigned start-up tasks.
Follow all operational and safety procedures and company policies; maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
Cut and band scrap as directed and remove gaskets from scrap pipe; do not place pipe with gaskets in the scrap cart.
Understand belling operations and keep gaskets loaded in the beller when running gasketed product.
Purge a line down under supervision.
Obtain quality readings from pipe and accurately complete and use control charts to maintain weights at or below goal.
Record vacuum on the vent system and notify the supervisor or lead operator of low vacuum.
Complete operator sheets accurately and completely.
Cut quality samples assigned by Quality Control.
Communicate issues to the lead operator and supervisor, and report equipment malfunctions, product defects, or unsafe conditions promptly.
Relieve and assist other operators as needed and work cooperatively with other personnel.
Perform other duties as required.