EXTRUSION OPERATOR

$24.71/hour

Overview: The Extrusion Operator sets up and operates an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately manufactures quality parts to customer specifications and tolerances adjusting as needed.
• Safely loads robot, changes program, and resets faults.
• Monitors robots to ensure parts are stacking properly, resetting programs as needed and monitoring changes.
• Works with the loader assigned to unit when robot is down.
• Provides training to all employees assigned to the unit.
• Performs job changes on assigned unit.
• Ensures that Loader has all necessary and related safety equipment needed when a load is used.
• Maintains coverage through lunches, breaks and shift changes.
• Reports any problems either mechanical or safety to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

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Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• One to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred.

Key Competencies

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively report relevant data and job specific information as needed.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
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Computer Skills:

• Ability to navigate basic technology including but not limited to the use of digital self-service platforms, time clocks and other systems where applicable.

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in manufacturing environments or a mechanical aptitude
• Satisfactory completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test
• Required to use the 2-way radio and exhibit good communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.
• Must be able to operate and use a crane, pallet jack or other devices.
• Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 75 lbs.
• Tolerate potentially extreme temperature fluctuations impacted by weather and machinery.
• Acclimate to high noise and vibration levels in workspaces.
• Wear and adhere to all PPE guidelines including hard hats, protective eye wear, ear plugs, and approved footwear with metatarsal and steel toe safeguards.