Silicone Extrusion Operator

NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC • Southampton, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Silicone Extrusion operator utilizes the machinery in the Silicone Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Requirements

• Passing grade on basic math and English comprehension test is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• One should be able to speak effectively to fellow employees.
• One should be able to take written notes and fill out written run sheet information in an organized, legible fashion.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Operators will be trained on all machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in the platinum and the peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Operators will develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose. This includes the I.D., the O.D., and the wall thickness.
• Operators will be trained to properly measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gages. A silicone operator must also use ultrasonic thickness gages for wall thickness measurements.
• The operator must have the physical ability to mix 50-60 lbs. of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.
• An operator must be comfortable on ladders in order to string the line at start up.
• Operator must use FIFO when using raw material for extrusion.
• They must record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation.
• Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected.
• Daily housekeeping and logging of Cleanroom activities is a required.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts

What This Job Offers

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