Extrusion Operator - (Commercial)

Tarkett•Calhoun, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for the runability of assigned Plantex, Filteco, and/or Rieter equipment and for ensuring the quality of products manufactured. The role operates and monitors extrusion machinery, inspects yarn, packages finished products, maintains records and housekeeping, and assists other operators and crew leaders as needed. The position works one of four schedules: Sunday through Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (A Shift); Sunday through Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (B Shift); Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (C Shift); or Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (D Shift). Tarkett describes its manufacturing approach as responsible and says it uses renewable energy and a closed-loop recycled water process, with commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Know the operation of all Godet rolls, switches, heaters, and aspirators on the assigned extrusion machine.
Follow the correct yarn path and thread up the extrusion machine, and rethread it in a timely manner.
Keep yarn wraps pulled from rolls to maintain quality.
Operate and doff winders when the yarn cycle is complete.
Perform online yarn quality inspections, including checking shade, air tack, winding, and labels.
Pack out yarn on stretch-wrap buggies, label it correctly, and deliver a first-quality product.
Transport yarn buggies to the stretch-wrap station for packaging.
Assist crew leaders with product changes and spin-pack changes as needed.
Assist other operators as needed.
Maintain general housekeeping in the work area and at the assigned extrusion machine.
Maintain appropriate log documentation, such as the Break Out Log.
Report discrepancies to the crew leader and supervisor.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.