Production Machine Operator - Extrusion and Molding

IPEX Group•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX USA, LLC, a manufacturer of high-quality plastic pipe, is seeking a Machine Operator for its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This role operates on a rotating 12-hour day shift from 7 am to 7 pm. The Machine Operator is responsible for taking measurements, inspecting products, sorting, packaging, and labeling pipe bundles. This position requires the use of banding tools, mallets, and nailers for packaging. Machine Operators are integral team members who apply knowledge of routine procedures, complete standardized activities, and resolve or escalate task-related problems. The role emphasizes manual skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to demonstrate accurate knowledge and quality performance of Machine Operator processes
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels in the plant
Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and a positive work environment
The ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, lift, bend, reach, and manipulate objects by hand for long periods.
Continually standing, walking, reaching, pulling, lifting, bending, and moving of materials without sitting or leaning for long hours.
The ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses and hearing protection.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder motions at a continuous pace.
Inspecting products using near vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Ability to learn and demonstrate proper use of various tools including: micrometers, banding machines, nail guns, mallets, drills, etc.
Ability to understand and follow written or verbal directions, standardized work instructions, and policies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to safety by maintaining a safe work environment through training, policy adherence, and housekeeping.
Produce high quality work by following established processes and properly monitoring materials, equipment, and products to ensure compliance with specifications.
Actively and effectively communicate with Team Leader and management regarding any concerns with production, equipment, safety, and working environment in both verbal and written form.
Inspect and package product, including measuring thickness of CPVC pipe, sorting and packaging pipe, verifying pipe for correct markings and date.
Package plastic pipe in correct quantities and label as required.
Close lifts of plastic pipe using banding tools and nailing machine.
Stencil, tag, stamp, or write identifying information on packaged products.
Ensure that CPVC pipe does not collect on dump tables.
Assist lead person during shutdown and start-up operations, including reacting to power outages.
Provide breaks for other operators as needed.
Store and/or move materials into neat and labeled areas consistent with 5S principles.
Maintain a respectful workplace environment.
Meet department safety, quality, cleanliness and efficiency standards.
Other duties as assigned.