Machine Operator

Cornerstone Building Brands•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Extruder Operator will be expected to tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule. Clearly understands and has demonstrated strong capability with set-ups, start-ups, running and tearing down any profile tooling in a safe and productive manner. Troubleshoot extrusion issues within a work cell. Tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule Analyze production data and make necessary adjustments to operation of machines within the work cell Move materials in and out of the line as needed; including packaging materials, raw materials, and finished product Complete necessary documentation; process checks, quality checks, production reporting, etc. Create labels and wrap loads per standard work. Fill in for lead in signing off loads Evaluate part conformance against documented product requirements and stack profiles on load Set-up and start-up any profile for all machines in a work cell Trouble-shoot advanced problems against a defined process and refer complex problems to appropriate support functions; ie – Technicians and Engineering Train new Extruder Operators Identify and communicate appropriately when electrical/mechanical/technical support is needed Participate and sustain 5S activities Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Make sure co-workers are working safely and following safety policies Participate in & lead kaizen events and sustain improvements made from those events Lead work cell when needed Perform maintenance tasks as necessary Attend and participate in appropriate training and development programs. Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic computer skills – keyboarding, Windows
Master all skills and knowledge while working as an Extruder Operator
Developing strong process and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
Equipment maintenance experience
Developing leadership skills
Ability to articulate problems and solutions verbally
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures
Ability and skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Responsibilities

Tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule
Perform set-ups, start-ups, running and tearing down of profile tooling in a safe and productive manner
Troubleshoot extrusion issues within a work cell
Analyze production data and make necessary adjustments to operation of machines within the work cell
Move materials in and out of the line as needed; including packaging materials, raw materials, and finished product
Complete necessary documentation; process checks, quality checks, production reporting, etc.
Create labels and wrap loads per standard work
Fill in for lead in signing off loads
Evaluate part conformance against documented product requirements and stack profiles on load
Set-up and start-up any profile for all machines in a work cell
Trouble-shoot advanced problems against a defined process and refer complex problems to appropriate support functions; ie – Technicians and Engineering
Train new Extruder Operators
Identify and communicate appropriately when electrical/mechanical/technical support is needed
Participate and sustain 5S activities
Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Make sure co-workers are working safely and following safety policies
Participate in & lead kaizen events and sustain improvements made from those events
Lead work cell when needed
Perform maintenance tasks as necessary
Attend and participate in appropriate training and development programs
Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management