TITLE: Press Operator (Extrusion Technician B)
SCHEDULE Options:
- 8-Hour Shifts: 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift
- 12-Hour: Day Crew, Night Crew or Weekend Crew (12-hour Sat & Sundays).
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Extrusion Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and ensure production standards are met relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America.
- Ability to speak, read and write English.
- 1 to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel.
- Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities.
- Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel.
- Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
- Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning.
- Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
- Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
- Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Processing finished products.
- Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic.
- Assemble and packaging.
- Proper use of hand tools
- Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime,
- Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter.
- Basic understanding of types of plastics.
- Assistance in training new employees.
- All other duties assigned.
TRAINING:
- Each employee will work with Shift Trainer for on-the-job training
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:
- Hand tools to include - snap blade, rasper, clippers, putty knife, swivel knife
- High Pressure and Structural Foam Presses
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
- Must be able to stand up to 12 hours a day
- Able to lift, bend, push, pull and reach up to 50 pounds throughout shift
VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
- Inspect and classify rejected and approved parts.