Extrusion Operator (FPK)
Summary
Operate and maintain extrusion equipment to produce plastic sheets, adjusting settings and monitoring quality while ensuring safety and compliance in a manufacturing environment.
The Extrusion Operator will be responsible for operating, setting up, and adjusting the extrusion sheet line, making adjustments to produce a sheet within spec, and operating peripherical equipment such as hoppers, presses, grinders, and printing machines. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, the ability to follow instructions, effective communication, and the capacity for coordination and control of movement.
DESCRIPTION
- Complete the proper start-up and shutdown of equipment.
- Load materials into the extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
- Move controls to activate and adjust for the extruding process to ensure product quality.
- Perform die and color changes as requested by the required processes.
- Set the correct parameters to maintain process control.
- Replace screen changers as required.
- Perform housekeeping tasks on the machine and in the area as directed by the supervisor.
- Ensure accurate reporting of consumed items such as parts, scrap material, and colorant.
- Record production data and print labels using a computer.
- Ensure that all safety standards and regulations are followed, promoting a culture of safety and maintaining compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
COMPETENCIES
- Strong observation and analytical skills.
- Effective communication.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Initiative and proactive approach.
- Coordination and attention to detail
- Ability to identify defects visually.
- Proficient in using a micrometer.
- Manual Dexterity.
- Basic computer skills.
- Creative problem-solving (think outside the box)
- Safety-oriented mindset.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in Production within a manufacturing environment.
- Basic mathematics and calculus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Use of hands and fingers for precise movements
- Ability to grab and hold sheets securely.
- Lift rejected sheets.
- Capability to use both hands simultaneously for different tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor, which may involve exposure to loud noises, machinery, high temperatures, dust, and chemicals.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.
- Spends the majority of time seated.