Line Technician - Extrusion

Samuel, Son & Co.•Tega Cay, SC

About The Position

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify. At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify. At Samuel Packaging Systems Group, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative, high quality, cost-effective packaging systems, supplies and solutions. Our technical expertise takes customers’ packaging and unitizing requirements from the initial concept to advanced CAD engineering through to fabrication, installation and maintenance. Our comprehensive in-house research and engineering capabilities, modern manufacturing plants and responsive customer service teams provides customers complete packaging and unitizing solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills for data entry and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of current production orders and remaining balance.
Ensure the production line operates within specifications and meets quality standards.
Maintain correct draw ratios, annealing ratios, and other relevant parameters.
Complete daily Line Conditions sheet, thoroughly documenting any process deviations.
Notify Shift Supervisor and Maintenance promptly of any operational issues.
Verify correct blend setup and additives.
Perform hourly checks of all process parameters, recording findings in the Hourly Technician Log.
Monitor dryers for "Full" status and report issues for investigation.
Check product periodically for visual inspection and accuracy.
Assist in grinding scrap generated from line breaks.
Ensure consistent, correct, and quality winds are produced and packaged properly.
Fill out and submit work orders or safety work orders for repairs.
Verify that packaging matches the Bill of Materials (BOM) assigned to the current production run.
Ensure accurate and legible completion of all production paperwork.
Relieve Production Operators for breaks.
Assist Maintenance personnel when needed.
Notify Production Operators before leaving the line for any reason.
Track and lead all work order changes for the assigned line.
Conduct periodic checks for surface blemishes, ink spots, and other visual defects.
Inspect unused guides and shields for damage, reporting issues to the Shift Supervisor and Maintenance.