Plastic-Extr Process Tech Apprentice

VEKA - North America•Franklin Township, PA

About The Position

This is a three year apprenticeship program, whereas the Apprentice will receive work experience and job related education, including safe work practices. During the apprenticeship, the Apprentice rotates throughout various Plastic-Extrusion Technician work processes, including but not limited to Production/Extrusion, Production set up and start up, Quality Control, Process Technology/Tool & Die, and Tooling Maintenance. The apprenticeship will also include training of processes in connection with maintenance, compound, lamination, and fabrication.

Requirements

Aptitude for mechanical processes
Good verbal communications skills
Passion for safety and quality
Ability to handle multiple priorities through excellent time management and organizational skills.
Accountability, assertiveness, dependability, and responsiveness are essential.
Some computer skills such as Microsoft word and Excel
High School Diploma or equivalent/Vocational School required

Responsibilities

Training on setting up and taking down extrusion lines (dies, cooling routes, puller, and saw).
Training on operating extruders and start-up (controls, feeding systems, material processes).
Training of extrusion line start-up as well as adjusting / trouble-shooting production lines to meet VEKA’s quality standards.
Training in operating and adjusting of additional extrusion equipment (Co-Extruder, PCE Block, weather strip insertion, PVC soft gaskets)
Captures and monitors technical data (sequence of operations and process results, process card, order, and BDE)
Training on visual inspections and dimensional checks according to VEKA’s standards for Quality Control
Training on all methods of packaging produced profiles according to VEKA’s packaging guidelines.
Monitors profiles during extrusion process and makes process adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality.
Satisfactorily fulfills theoretical training requirements (Postsecondary education)
Practices safe work practices according to VEKA’s safety guidelines at all times.
All other duties as assigned.