Extrusion Production Tech. Trainee - 3rd Shift

Meteor Creative Inc • Tipp City, OH

68d

About The Position

The Extrusion Production Technician is responsible for prepping and operating machinery used to produce plastic profile products in a manufacturing environment. Key functions include determining the proper forms, lengths, and diameters for production, prepping extruding machinery, sorting materials, and operating equipment. Technicians must also install, connect, test, and adjust equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in an ISO manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with and operating manufacturing machinery (set-up, tear-down, and troubleshooting) is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to listen attentively and communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work directly and indirectly with other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions and production requirements; attention to detail; concentration.
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Act quickly when a problem arises; solve problems and make decisions as needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Follow all safety and work rules.
• Read and comprehend written process procedures, shadowgraphs, S.P.C. instructions, and problem-solving guidelines to improve processes and meet production requirements.
• Clean tooling and verify equipment is working correctly.
• Check parts for product quality and ensure the process is compliant with occupational regulations.
• Train extrusion support personnel in quality and job requirements.
• Accurately assemble, disassemble, clean, and polish tooling.
• Safely handle hot tooling required in machine set-ups, tear downs, and normal machine operations.
• Evaluate shadowgraphs to recommend tooling improvements to meet profile specifications.
• Record and maintain accurate production records, including input of daily production rates/hours.
• Operate and interpret manual and computerized gauges to verify that quality products are being produced.
• Notify supervision of non-conforming conditions.
• Maintain continuous and regular attendance.
• Safely operate a forklift when necessary.
• Run extrusion processes to standardize scrap rates/start-up, shutdown, and set-up time frames and procedures.
• Identify labeling products using a bar code system.
• Evaluate production tooling to recommend repair or improvement.
• Assist in the training of extrusion production technician trainees.
• Be flexible to work any shift to assist in training and maintaining customers’ expectations.
• Aid Project Engineer in new product development.
• Participate in team meetings and team development areas.
• Interface with internal customers regularly.
• Support the well-being and advancement of MCI, its employees, and the community.
• Work overtime as needed on short notice.
• Achieve results that meet business and individual objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Exercise good judgment and professionalism at all times.
• Coordinate and assist with day-to-day production functions.
• Utilize basic computer skills and experience, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and additional ERP systems.

Benefits

• $1.25/HR shift differential for the third shift position.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees