Extrusion Technician C

Summary

Should demonstrate the ability to accurately perform and record pipe dimensions using micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers and tape measures. They are also expected to correctly package units, identify non-conforming products and make minor adjustments to equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Shift Supervisor or Production Supervisor.

• Perform all work in a safe manner and promote safe work habits.
• Is responsible for general cleaning of the production floor and assigned lines.
• Reads and interprets work orders to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation.
• Prepares specification and daily production paperwork; neat and accurate.
• Selects, positions, and secures dies, heads and tooling onto extruder.
• Adjusts controls to set and regulate speed, heat and pressure of machines.
• Starts machine and observes machine operation to produce pipe to specifications for dimensions and appearance.
• Trouble shoots all extruder, downstream and material handling equipment.
• Examines items produced to determine if items meet specifications.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency and safety of the department, or work crew.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Assists workers in solving work problems, assisting in all areas of the production area.
• Sets up machines and equipment. Cleans equipment and work areas up once per shift.
• Be able to operate Forklift daily.
• Over Time and/or Call In to cover shift when short manpower may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory responsibilities unless assigned.