Extrusion Technician 12 Hour Days

Recycled Plastics Industries•Green Bay, WI

47d•Onsite

About The Position

RPI, LLC (Located in Green Bay, WI) is a part of Premier Outdoor Living, an entrepreneurial manufacturer that produces products for the outdoor living space. POL consists of 3 unique business, Spa cabinets, HDPE Lumber, and Outdoor Furniture. We operate 3 facilities, 2 in Pennsylvania and 1 in Wisconsin that support the three business. This position is to support RPI Lumber and will be based in Green Bay, WI. Hiring multiple shifts - 2nd and 3rd 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday; and 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend off. Job Summary: The Extrusion Tech will be responsible for manufacturing order specific profiles beginning with our raw materials, handling quality checks, and then packaging the finished product.

Requirements

Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced team environment.
Commitment to working safely.
Basic computer skills required; advanced computer skills preferred.
High school diploma / general education degree (GED) or three to five years related experience working in extrusion preferred.
Advanced Math skills required (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs).
Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation experience preferred.
Knowledge of LEAN and High-Performance Work Teams / Self Directed Work Team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage appropriate materials and quantities supplied to the production lines; while maintaining adherence to customer specification, quality standards, and productivity; including overseeing equipment and process adjustments.
Perform line/equipment start up, color and tool changeover, while operating profile lines with established procedures.
Perform quality checks to meet client specifications for color, pattern, length, and width.
Perform regular daily and weekly equipment preventative maintenance (PM’s) such as, inspections, care, and cleaning of equipment.
Oversee accurate documentation of production, scrap, run conditions, and other key data.
Identify, investigate, and resolve any equipment and process concerns in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.