Job Description
Position Overview:
The Extrusion Operator position is responsible for the set-up, adjustment, and operation of extrusion equipment. This job requires hands-on knowledge of setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining a plastic pipe extrusion process.
Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Monitor all phases of manufacturing for a PEX pipe extrusion line(s).
- Ensure efficient use of staff, equipment & materials throughout the process.
- Maintain/perform quality testing.
- Maintain/perform quality documentation.
- Training of personnel in the department.
- Perform a variety of manufacturing functions including machine operation, testing, and packing of products.
- Inspect materials and supplies to ensure compliance with customer order specifications.
- Must be willing and able to work any shift.
- Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures including wearing personal safety equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise:
- Extensive knowledge of plastic extrusion processes which includes knowledge of setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining a plastic extrusion process
- A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.
- Must be available to work any shift, weekends, and overtime, if required.
- Practical knowledge of production procedures.
- The ability to use computers and various word processing and spreadsheet application is a plus.
- Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Must be willing and able to become forklift certified.
- Experience with PEX pipe or polyethylene pipe preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft products preferred.
- Must be able to walk, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds required.
- Able to perform job duties safely.