Extrusion Technician C
The Extrusion Technician is responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality pipe production. This position requires maintaining process control, performing quality checks, assisting with equipment changeovers, and supporting overall production operations with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate extrusion equipment in accordance with company standards for safety, quality, and production efficiency.
- Monitor extrusion temperatures, pressures, preheater settings, and other critical process conditions; make adjustments as needed.
- Assist with product and equipment changeovers.
- Perform in-process quality checks and inspections according to company specifications.
- Cut and prepare product samples for Quality Control testing.
- Accurately record production, inspection, and equipment performance data.
- Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or process abnormalities to supervision.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including cleaning and painting assigned equipment when required.
- Relieve other operators during breaks and lunches as assigned.
- Train and assist new or less experienced employees.
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.
- Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions or hazards.
- Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management.