Extrusion Operator - (Commercial)

TARKETT•Calhoun, GA

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for the runability of assigned machine (Plantex, Filteco, and/or Rieter equipment). The Extrusion Operator must ensure the quality of the products that are being manufactured.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions from supervisor.
Ability to write pertinent information on cases.
Ability to communicate effectively with other operators, crew leader, supervisor, and plant management.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions.
Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs.
Arrive at workspace in a timely manner directed by supervisor.
Able to pass the Ishihara's Test for Color Blindness

Responsibilities

Must be familiar with the operation of all Godet rolls, switches, heaters, and aspirators on extrusion machine.
Must be familiar with the correct yarn path/yarn thread up of an extrusion machine, and able to rethread it in a timely manner.
Responsible for keeping yarn wraps pulled from rolls (quality).
Responsible for operating and doffing winders when yarn cycle is complete.
Perform online quality inspection of yarn (i.e. shade, air tack, winding, proper labels, etc.).
Perform pack out of yarn on stretch wrap buggies (carts), and label with correct information in delivering a first quality product.
Transport yarn buggy to stretch wrap station for packaging.
Assist the crew leaders during product changes and spin pack changes when needed.
Assist all other operators when needed.
Responsible for general housekeeping of work area and assigned extrusion machine.
Maintain appropriate log documentation (i.e. Break Out Log).
Report any discrepancies to the crew leader and supervisor.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor