Plastics Extrusion Operator

NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC • Southampton, PA

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About The Position

Position Summary:
A Plastic Extrusion Operator utilizes the machinery in the Plastic Extrusion Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Speak effectively to fellow employees
• Take written notes and fill out written run sheet information in an organized, legible fashion.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, changes over, and shuts down all extrusion equipment within the department.
• Uses the production schedule to determine the order in which production jobs are executed.
• Uses systems to track finished goods production, raw material consumption, scrap, and production time.
• Follows FIFO when using raw materials, records accurate lot information.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices
• Uses tape measurers, calipers, pin gauges, and wall thickness gauges to measure extruded products.
• Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected
• Daily housekeeping is required
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED