Extrusion Production Tech. Trainee - 3rd Shift

Meteor Creative•Tipp City, OH

15d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

OBJECTIVE: 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. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: $1.25/HR for the third shift position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to follow instructions and production requirements; attention to detail; concentration. Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Able to act quickly when a problem arises; solve problems and make decisions as needed. The capacity to 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. Checking parts for product quality and ensuring 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, which include input of daily production rates/hours and input. Operate and interpret manual and computerized gauges to verify that quality products are being produced. Notify supervision of non-conforming conditions. Must be continuous and regular in 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. Must 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. Any improvements that support the well-being and advancement of MCI, its employees, and the community. Ability to work overtime as needed on short notice. Effectively achieves results that meet business and individual objectives. Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned. Ability to exercise good judgment and professionalism at all times. Ability to coordinate and assist with day-to-day production functions. Basic computer skills and experience, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and additional ERP systems experience a plus.

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; and/or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above-mentioned essential functions
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to listen attentively, communicate information clearly and effectively, and the ability to work directly and indirectly with other staff members
Ability to follow instructions and production requirements; attention to detail; concentration
Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Able to act quickly when a problem arises; solve problems and make decisions as needed
The capacity to identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
Must be continuous and regular in attendance
Must be flexible to work any shift to assist in training and maintaining customers’ expectations
Ability to work overtime as needed on short notice
Effectively achieves results that meet business and individual objectives
Ability to exercise good judgment and professionalism at all times
Basic computer skills and experience, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and additional ERP systems experience a plus
Act as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with and operating manufacturing machinery (set-up, tear-down, and troubleshooting) is a plus
Basic computer skills and experience, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and additional ERP systems experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepping and operating machinery used to produce plastic profile products
Determining the proper forms, lengths, and diameters for production
Prepping extruding machinery
Sorting materials
Operating equipment
Installing, connecting, testing, and adjusting equipment
Following instructions and production requirements
Following all safety and work rules
Reading and comprehending written process procedures, shadowgraphs, S.P.C. instructions, and problem-solving guidelines
Cleaning tooling and verifying equipment is working correctly
Checking parts for product quality and ensuring the process is compliant with occupational regulations
Training extrusion support personnel in quality and job requirements
Accurately assembling, disassembling, cleaning, and polishing tooling
Safely handling hot tooling required in machine set-ups, tear downs, and normal machine operations
Evaluating shadowgraphs to recommend tooling improvements to meet profile specifications
Recording and maintaining accurate production records, which include input of daily production rates/hours and input
Operating and interpreting manual and computerized gauges to verify that quality products are being produced
Notifying supervision of non-conforming conditions
Safely operating a forklift when necessary
Running extrusion processes to standardize scrap rates/start-up, shutdown, and set-up time frames and procedures
Identifying labeling products using a bar code system
Evaluating production tooling to recommend repair or improvement
Assisting in the training of extrusion production technician trainees
Aiding Project Engineer in new product development
Participating in team meetings and team development areas
Interfacing with internal customers regularly
Coordinating and assisting with day-to-day production functions
Performing other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned