1St Shift Extrusion Press Operator

Operates extrusion process equipment (i.e continuous extruder, puller, trimming equipment, etc.)
**Must be able to read a tape measure to the 1/16 of a inch**

Operates small hand and power tools (i e screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, powered hand-drills, routers, rivet guns, etc.) as well as powered machinery such as drill-presses, power saws, pneumatic and hydraulic punches and other such equipment;

Performs job assignment duties in accordance with applicable quality and manufacturing procedures, work instructions (verbal and written), good manufacturing practices and safety procedures;

Sets up and/or adjusts production equipment as required by the job assignment;

Mixes raw palletized plastic stock and pigments used in the extrusion process, loads palletized plastic stock into the extruder as needed;

Conducts self-inspection of work-output in accordance with work instructions (verbal and written) and inspection plans;

Fills out and maintains production and inspection records in accordance with job and procedural requirements;

Determines production requirements from production orders, drawings, written specifications and similar documents;

Counts, wraps, packages, and/or labels in-process and finished product in accordance with work instructions (verbal and written) and procedural requirements;

Upon qualification, trains or assists in the training of new-hire and transferred personnel;

Transfers stock and finished product either manually or by means of manually operated stock handling equipment such as handcarts and pallet jacks. May, upon successful completion of operator training and qualification, be assigned to operate a motorized lift-truck (forklift); and Performs such other duties as may be assigned by management or immediate supervisor
Pay is $18.00/hr
1st shift 6:45am-3:15pm