Blender

Altamira Material Solutions is an industry leader in PTFE molding, paste extrusion, plastics machining and fabrication, known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team and help drive our production process to new levels of efficiency and quality.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Blender performs a wide variety of activities necessary to mix, pre-form material to be used in subsequent processes of thread seal tapes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Weighs and measures the amounts of PTFE resins, pigments and lubricants according to internal procedures and blends together to form mixture used in extrusion processes for Thread Seal.
• Operates preforming equipment to form the billets that are loaded in extrusion lines.
• Relocates drums of resins from receiving areas to cold storage and production areas.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of all raw materials and supplies used in the pre-forming/blending process.
• Inspects assigned equipment to verify that it is in good operating condition.
• Perform the necessary cleaning of equipment and tools used in the mixing and performing activities.
• Set-up and operate assigned extrusion equipment according to internal procedures.
• Locates materials required, lays out correct tooling and dyes, loads and extrudes products continuously.
• Unloads, weighs and tags all finished jumbo rolls.
• Uses gauges, calipers, micrometers to ensure that product meets specifications.
• Ensures assigned extrusion equipment is maintained in good operating condition, aisles and work areas are clean and free of safety hazards.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records.
• Perform the necessary cleaning on equipment and tools used in the extrusion activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies non-conforming products or components (PTFE resins, pigments, lubricants and mixtures) and quarantine them by physically moving them to a segregation area.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to keep aisles and work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Identifies and reports all discrepancies to leaders to ensure that only quality products are produced.
• Stages material for extrusion to ensure identification of material.
• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months related experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to reach overhead
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift and/or move not more than 35 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Evantic is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.