Extrusion Operator

Zotefoams•Walton, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Walton, Kentucky and Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT). We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems. The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future. The extrusion operator sets, troubleshoots and runs all machines, associated equipment and activities in the Extrusion department and perform related work as assigned. Openings for both day and night shift on a 12-hour rotational schedule. Shift differentials offer for nights and weekends (Saturday & Sunday).

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability and collaboration skills
Detail oriented, high level of accuracy, exercise sound judgment, problem analysis and problem solving
Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, plan, organize, and execute with excellence
Proven history of accomplishment in the servicing of internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated skills in manufacturing work highly desirable
Extrusion work experience preferred
Lean Manufacturing and ISO 9001-2000 experience is welcomed

Responsibilities

Prepare all machines and associated equipment in response to die, grade or color change requirements involving: Breakdown and assembly of extruder, Die setting and adjusting, Machine start-up
Running of all machines and associated equipment to standard process conditions to produce in-specification product
Monitor and control running all machines to process control data. Basic trouble shooting to maintain correct process running conditions and in specification production
Collect and prepare samples as specified
Input all machine and quality related data into AX and other data gathering tools and maintain all paperwork as required
Ensure safe running of all equipment to internal safety guidelines
Ensure the department and all associated areas are maintained in a safe, orderly and tidy manner
Ensure the Plant Manager is informed of all issues and problems
Train others as needed
Other duties as required/assigned