What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vinyl Ext Oper Entry position at Join Our Team?
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily attendance, on time, is mandatory.
- Will be working with and around the following equipment: (this list is an example of the equipment that may be used and is not intended as a complete list of equipment that could potentially be used.)
- Extruders and co-extruders
- Electric saws
- Hand saws and hand cutters
- Hot dies
- Pullers
- Water tanks filled with non-potable water
- Fly knives
- Pneumatic tools (i.e. nail guns)
- Able to lift and position 5-15 lb. dies on stationary bolts located from waist to chest height.
- Able to read an instruction book written in English to determine the equipment and parts needed and the specs required by the customer.
- Fill hopper (lifting a 25 lb. bucket to a height of 6 feet)
- PRODUCE PARTS: Learn to complete paperwork accurately, legibly and completely.
CLEAN:
Keep area clean and free of debris, water, slip and trip hazards.
Keep the ends of lines unblocked for emergency exits.
Keep electrical panels, fire extinguishers, and exits unblocked.
TEARDOWN LINE:
Report any equipment issues and/or damage to supervisor.
Return equipment to proper area.
TRAINING:
Learn to read a tape measure with accuracy.
Learn to read calipers with accuracy.
Learn to use hand tools, i.e. hammers, nail guns, staple guns, wrenches, tape guns, etc...
Complete all extrusion training with trainer.
Complete training with quality department.
Complete training with maintenance department.
Complete training with tooling department.
Complete training with distribution department.
Complete training on job appropriate personal protective equipment and demonstrate consistent use of that equipment.
Training on equipment specific safety features.
Work with others to learn new jobs.
Qualifications:
This is a full-time job. 5 days a week/8.5 hours per day. (Or 4 days a week/12 hours per day as needed).
The hours are dependent on the shift being worked.
Ability to count and do basic math problems.
Ability to learn to read a tape measure and calipers.
Ability to read and write.
Capable of communicating effectively with others regarding transferring information.
Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Attention to detail is important.
Capable of problem solving.
Experience in plastic extrusion is not required.
Working conditions:
This job involves shift work, and you may be working days, evenings, or nights. There is a possibility of mandatory working of weekends and holidays, as needed. This is manufacturing work in an unheated, non-air-conditioned warehouse.
Physical requirements:
This job will require the candidate to be able to walk and stand on concrete floors for 8 hours. It will be necessary to be able to lift 25 lbs. to a level of 6 feet, frequently during the shift. The job will also entail a lot of bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, walking up and down stairs, lifting 25-30 lbs. frequently and manual dexterity.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
