Extrusion Machine Operator I
Extrusion Machine Operator I
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Job Description
The Extrusion Machine Operator will operate troubleshoot repair and perform minor
maintenance of the extrusion equipment that processes polypropylene pellets into log form. You will understand both the product construction and the machine operation to maximize yields and machine uptime.
You will work shifts that are 12hours long rotating shifts 4:00 PM 4:00 AM (Nights).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Observe all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) rules including housekeeping practices
- Participate in EHS meetings investigations and audits
- Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
- Setup and monitor machine operations according to standard operating instructions
- Understand department safety quality and regulatory requirements and production goals; actively engage in meeting these goals
- Inspect raw materials and products to ensure there are no visual defects; take corrective action as needed
- Perform checks to ensure accuracy per product specifications ensure overall product quality and tracks in manual logs or computer system to capture deviations and quality traceability data
- Perform material disposition on all workinprocesses (WIP) parts as assigned
- Perform advanced machine adjustments to ensure that proper construction specifications are being met
- Interrupt machine operation as necessary to correct operating problems
- Minimize the production of products that do not meet specifications by quickly taking action and using investigative troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Accurately measure work in process (WIP) and finished goods in inches or centimeters
- Communicate technical issues in a timely manner to all levels (managers coworkers maintenance engineers etc.)
- Assist in training of other operators
- Assist with failure and perform regular minor preventive maintenance
- Perform troubleshooting to solve equipment malfunction
- Perform complete setup adjustments startup and shutdown of all equipment in the area
- Keep accurate records and explain any discrepancies if necessary
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisor facilitator or lead
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 6 months of experience as a machine operator maintenance technician or military service in a technical background OR an Associates Degree in a related field
- Ability and willingness to work a rotating 12hour schedule that includes every other weekend coverage as required
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
- Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment for example safety glasses gloves ear plugs and safety shoes as required
- Experience working in and navigating computer applications; ability to perform basic functions in Excel including navigating to files data input copy & paste and sums
- Strong mathematical aptitude such as ability to calculate flow rate and take measurements of circumference
- Experience participating in the development of work instructions and operating guides
- Basic SAP experience including navigating in the system looking up test specs and
ensuring bills of materials match recipes - Strong mechanical aptitude
- Quality inspection experience including experience identifying and resolving product
quality issues - Detail oriented
- Strong communication skills and ability to learn and understand all policies practices
and procedures - Lean manufacturing experience
- Previous experience performing setup troubleshooting and operation of automated
machines - Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) safety program
Additional Information :
Pay Range: $24.50 per hour (includes a $2 adder for 12 hour shifts and a $3 adder for 3rd shift)
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
