Extrusion Operator - 2nd shift

Job Description

Night shift position in Washington, IN!

6:00pm - 7:00am Monday - Thursday

$18.00 / hr

Position Overview

Responsible for the operation of PP extruders, co-extruders, hoppers, loaders, downstream and other related equipment involved in the production of PP products.

Essential Job Functions:

Produce PP products that meet or exceed all quality standards for both physical and color tests while performing quality tests at minimum of every two hours

Limiting the production of out of spec material by following all production procedures

Develop a routine, with the extrusion lines, that ensures continuous production with limited downtime

Follows all shut down and start up procedures to protect all equipment from damage

Cooperate with other operators to provide continuous coverage for all extrusion lines during breaks, jam ups, etc.

Assist line packers when needed during breaks, jam ups and other high demand times

Assist material handler when needed during breaks, jam up and other high demand times

Limits downtime with efficient line recovery in case of jam ups, power outages, etc.

Cleans and handles dies, nozzles, tooling, etc. in a professional manner to limit damage to these expensive items

Skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to use machine manuals to research warning lights, gauges and operations.

Proficient operation of extruders and downstream equipment used to produce PP products.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Organizational and time management skills.

Focuses on continually improving skills as outlined.

Basic math ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and understand of conceptual math (geometry, charts, graphs) required.

You must have experience as an operator in plastic extrusion, protrusion, blow molding or related plastics field.

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