1st shift, Opr Sheet Extrusion-12768

Newell Brands • Wichita, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Sets up, troubleshoots process and operate plastic extruder line equipment to produce quality plastic sheet.

Requirements

• Previous experience in physically demanding work in factory environment
• Must be able to work a weekend schedule as needed
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have ability to drive a forklift

Nice To Haves

• One-year prior experience preferred.
• Prior sheet line experience and a high mechanical aptitude required.
• Experience using micrometers and other measuring equipment required.
• Experience in a Lean/5S environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes all Safety policies and procedures as outlined within Newell Brands’ Safety Excellence and Leadership
• Drive success through the Company’s Planning, Engagement, Awareness and Knowledge (PEAK) continuous improvement program.
• Personally responsible for upholding the Newell Brands Values and the Code of Conduct.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation for compliance with Newell Brands’ Housekeeping standards.
• Set-up sheet extrusion system, including extruder, extruder die, chill rolls, conveyors, slitting knives,
• tension roll and shear
• Operate system in production
• Continually monitor equipment, gauges, material and makes adjustments to maintain quality parts
• Coordinates machine operation and parts orders with other operators, schedulers and supervision
• Operate thermo forming equipment as needed
• Completes forms and other paperwork
• Monitor and adjust material feed system
• Notifies supervision and maintenance of needed major repairs such as changing extruder feed screw, etc.
• Previous experience in physically demanding work in factory environment
• Must be able to work a weekend schedule as needed
• Keeps workstation in order
• Handles materials to and from workstation
• Change filters and lubricate extruder equipment as required
• Thoroughly cleans all extruder equipment
• Gets job instructions
• Observe all safety rules
• Maintains extruder supplies such as filter screens
• Assists in making repairs
• Makes minor repairs such as pump seals, polish dies, broken bolts, etc.
• Supports team objectives
• Other duties as assigned
• Must have ability to drive a forklift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED