Extrusion Technician C
About The Position
The Extrusion Technician operates and monitors extrusion equipment to produce pipe that meets specifications for dimensions and appearance. The role requires measuring and recording pipe dimensions with micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers, and tape measures; packaging units correctly; identifying non-conforming products; and making minor equipment adjustments. The technician reads work orders, sets up machines and tooling, regulates machine settings, troubleshoots production equipment, and completes specification and daily production paperwork accurately. The position also involves maintaining a safe and clean production area, assisting coworkers with production problems, and recommending improvements to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, efficiency, and safety. Overtime or call-in coverage may be required when staffing is short. The role has no supervisory responsibilities unless assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or six to twelve months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift training certificate.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Hearing and eye protection are required.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of the Lead Operator position to provide coverage when the Lead Operator is absent.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work safely and promote safe work habits.
- Clean the production floor and assigned lines; clean equipment and work areas once per shift.
- Read and interpret work orders to determine machine setup, production methods, and sequence of operation.
- Prepare specification and daily production paperwork neatly and accurately.
- Select, position, and secure dies, heads, and tooling onto the extruder.
- Adjust machine controls to regulate speed, heat, and pressure.
- Start and observe machines to produce pipe that meets dimensional and appearance specifications.
- Troubleshoot extruder, downstream, and material-handling equipment.
- Examine products to determine whether they meet specifications and identify non-conforming products.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
- Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve department or crew efficiency and safety.
- Stop machines and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
- Assist workers in solving work problems and support all areas of production.
- Set up machines and equipment and make minor equipment adjustments.
- Operate a forklift daily.
- Work overtime and/or come in to cover a shift when staffing shortages require it.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Production Supervisor.
- Package units correctly and measure and record pipe dimensions using micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers, and tape measures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
