Utility - Plastics (1st Shift)
The Utility operator will be responsible for having a working knowledge of multiple machines/lines and be willing to fill in wherever the need is greatest. Typical work will include extrusion and assembly of plastic core blocks, laminating panels, saw operations (wire and Gibben) and inspect and finish material to prepare for shipment.
Currently there is an opening for a Utility Operator in our Plastics division on 1st shift (6:30AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Thursday).
Plastics Utility Operator: Starting at $19.58 per hour on 1st shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine the customer requirements per the work order.
- Prepare for production run, obtain appropriate work order to meet delivery requirements, load correct raw material, and set up production equipment for run.
- Adjust equipment/dies to achieve correct customer requirements.
- Produce and extrude tubes according to work order.
- Set up frames/racks for appropriate size block.
- Stack straws in a tight, uniform stack pattern.
- Mix glue according to mixing instructions.
- Adjust temperatures to properly melt plastic.
- Adequately cure blocks in oven.
- Assemble water flow blocks with properly mixed glue.
- Turn on the laminator to correct the heat setting.
- Check gap distance between the rollers.
- Insert polypropylene panel into the laminator.
- Trim cut panels with safety knife.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition.
- Assist other production areas as needed.
- Package finished product.
- Identify what material needs to be cut for the day from the production work order.
- Obtain raw honeycomb materials from extrusion/expansion areas.
- Set up saws according to cutting instruction.
- Cut honeycomb into shapes and sizes designated by the customer requirements.
- Perform and record all necessary information to ensure traceability and quality.
- Report production results at the end of the shift on all necessary documents and or software.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to work overtime.