What are the responsibilities and job description for the Silicone Extrusion Operator position at NEWAGE INDUSTRIES INC?
Description
Position Summary:
A Silicone Extrusion operator utilizes the machinery in the Silicone Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements
- Will be trained on all machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in the platinum and the peroxide extrusion rooms
- Operators will develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose. This includes the I.D., the O.D., and the wall thickness.
- They should properly measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gages. A silicone operator must also use ultrasonic thickness gages for wall thickness measurements.
- The operator must have the physical ability to mix 50-60 lbs. of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill
- An operator must be comfortable on ladders in order to string the line at start up
- Operator must use FIFO when using raw material for extrusion. They must record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation
- Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected
- Daily housekeeping and logging of Cleanroom activities is a required
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- One should be able to speak effectively to fellow employees
- One should be able to take written notes and fill out written run sheet information in an organized, legible fashion
