3rd Shift, Opr Sheet Extrusion-12753

Newell Brands•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Summary: Sets up, troubleshoots process and operate plastic extruder line equipment to produce quality plastic sheet. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Previous experience in physically demanding work in factory environment
Must be able to work a weekend schedule as needed
One-year prior experience preferred.
Prior sheet line experience and a high mechanical aptitude required.
Experience using micrometers and other measuring equipment required.
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.

Nice To Haves

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