Production Operator

Open 19d
SUMMARY:
Operate extrusion equipment within acceptable standards for quality, wall control
and machine performance with assistance from the shift supervisor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Demonstrates ability to meet qualification requirements and maintains minimum
standard of performance for the job level.
2. Operates all assigned extrusion equipment.
3. Works under the close direction of the supervisor.
4. Bell and unitize pipe products.
5. Operates forklift when required.
6. Visibly inspect pipe for flaws.
7. Operates banding equipment and other miscellaneous packaging equipment.
8. Builds wooden frames when necessary.
9. Sets up and operates extruders, pullers, vacuum tanks, pre-heaters, cut-off saws,
printers and bellers.
10. Assists during changeovers.
11 Maintains proper cut length and makes adjustmens with the assistance of the supervisor
12. Maintains constant oberservation of extrusion heats and all other machine conditions. Makes
necessary adjustments under the direction of the supervisor
13. Performs required QC inspections and tests
14. Performs all required inspections; wall thickness, outside diameter, ovaliaty, cut length, bell
length and records the results per J-M specifications
15. Records all required data on inspection and equipment condition
16. Verifies all in process Q.C. checks and test and evaluates results
17. Makes miscellaneous minor repairs to equipment
18 Relieves other positions for lunch and breaks
19. Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
20. Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly, including painting of assigned equipment
20. Uses safe working practicies and reports hazardous conditions at all times
21. Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed