Extruder Operator

Job Description

Company Summary:

At Plastic Ingenuity, our mission is to deliver quality products and services to our customers that will exceed their expectations and anticipate their needs. The products and insights provided by Plastic Ingenuity create meaningful impact in industries such as medical devices, food safety, and tamper evident packaging. We work as a team to maintain a strong engineering and technological focus, with an emphasis on continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a solutions-oriented culture based on the fundamental principles of teamwork, integrity, and respect. We focus on the use of green technologies and environmentally conscious support systems to minimize our carbon footprint. As part of the team, each contribution is integral to the overall success of the company.

Role Summary:

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up jobs on the extruder. This includes changing the die set, putting on deckles, setting gaps on rollers, filling the extruder with materials, and maintaining the extruder to produce rolls of plastic to be sold or used in production.

Personality and Interest Profile - You may enjoy this role if you:

Are a self motivated problem solver

Enjoys using hand tools

Accountable for:

Monitoring and troubleshooting any problem with the extruder.

Overseeing each job that runs and ensures each job is completed

Understanding and completing the required paperwork regarding equipment maintenance, job setup and quality standards.

Changing the rolls on the extruder, using a hoist to lift and carry the roll to the skid

Perform maintenance activities on the extruder

Help with other tasks within the department

Follows good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.

Ability to work independently and have sound technical judgment to work without much technical direction from manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

Frequent lifting of 15-25 lbs. / Occasional lifting up to 60 lbs.

Occasional repetitious tasks with upper extremities

Prolonged periods of standing on the concrete floor

Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment.

Full-time