Extruder Machine Operator

Extrusion Operators are responsible for performing set-ups, operating machinery, identifying acceptable or unacceptable product quality according to customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Read and comprehend production process sheets and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Set up equipment and ensure production materials are available.
• Operate the machines and observe them during production. If problems are detected, stop the process and make adjustments or refer major problems to production leadership and/or maintenance.
• Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors and managers to achieve productivity and location goals.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs

Job Duties:

• Championing Patrick Industries safety policies through example, wearing all required protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment—Safety Glasses are required on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot machine based off training to identify sources of problems and fix them as they arise
• Stacking and packaging parts as needed
• Strive to increase personal operations knowledge and experience with safety mechanisms of assigned machines, functions of machines from mentoring supervisor, cross training on additional machines or in additional areas.
• Other duties as needed

Job Requirements:

• Ability to assess basic blueprints or sample parts
• Must be able to remain in a stationary upright position for up to 100% of the shift.
• Work in a fluid environment—fast-paced, efficiency-driven when orders are high; when slower, focusing on longer-term projects or seeking out areas of opportunity.
• Must be able to position self above, below, and around all parts of the machine.
• Communicate effectively with partners regarding a variety of tasks
• Candidates must be goal oriented as they will be responsible for meeting deadlines
• Capable of working with others in a group or Team setting
• Must be able to read a tape measure, micrometer, protractor, and calipers
• Safely change out tooling as necessary
• Excellent attendance and understanding of value that all Team Members add to the Team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• extruder: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elkhart, IN 46516: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person