Extrusion Operator

Amcor • Mundelein, IL

1d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Extrusion operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion machines to produce quality products for our customers.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating is required
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Extended periods of standing and walking in the production facility, and some occasional lifting of heavy items, i.e. cores or shafts.
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Other physical demands include crouching and reaching.
• Use of ladders and elevated walkways required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations
• Work from assigned schedule, work orders, perform and make decisions as the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures
• Obtain work instruction and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor a limited number of barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat
• Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation.
• Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner
• Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations
• Remove completed work; make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks required
• Occasionally perform or assist fairly complicated setup, other machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed
• Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision
• Set up extrusion lines, extrusion/die head changes, monitoring all line controls & making proper adjustments, and checking dimensions/quality of product
• Examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing while maintaining production records
• Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensure work is completion to standard
• Keep area clean and equipment in good working order

Benefits

• 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED