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 role operates multiple production lines, performs quality checks and records measurements, supports line start-ups and changeovers, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The operator follows company policies, safety rules, operating procedures, and instructions in the Operator Manual, and works with other operators, shift leaders, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

No prior experience or training is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to share information with coworkers and work well with operators, shift leaders, and office personnel.
Ability to read a tape measure; add and subtract two-digit numbers; and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address 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

Operate multiple production lines, including loading gaskets and packaging finished product for shipment.
Visually inspect pipe and other products for quality and seek guidance from a higher authority when uncertain.
Measure and record pipe dimensions and quality readings, take appropriate action according to SPC charts, and control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.
Move bundled pipe, including scrap and good product, from the work area; stack pipe properly in lifts.
Assist with production line start-ups and changeovers, including changing tank rubbers, cleaning sprayers and designated equipment areas, inserting pull pipe, checking the print strip, and completing assigned start-up tasks.
Follow operational procedures and safety rules, including those covered during orientation, and read and understand SOPs in the Operator Manual.
Cut and band scrap as directed, and remove gaskets from scrap pipe; do not place pipe with gaskets in the scrap cart.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area according to housekeeping standards.
Understand belling operations and keep gaskets loaded in the beller when running gasketed product.
Purge a line down with supervision.
Record vacuum readings on the vent system and report low vacuum to the supervisor or lead operator.
Accurately complete operator sheets and use control charts to maintain weights at or below goal.
Cut quality samples as assigned by Quality Control.
Report equipment malfunctions, product defects, unsafe conditions, and other issues promptly to the lead operator and supervisor.
Relieve and assist other operators as needed and work collaboratively with personnel.
Perform other duties as required.