What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molding Extruder (Part Time) position at RD Industries?
Summary
Responsible for operating and executing scheduling needs for machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic materials into tube. Communicating maintenance needs to Molding Manager. This role will include standard Extruder functions with a focus on the following:
The execution of scheduled jobs on the extruder. Communicating workflow priorities with other shift team members; Executing a workflow process to ensure departmental goals are continually met; Maintaining quality and ensuring extruded products are dimensionally correct and within tolerance to meet customer needs.
Essential Functions
- Operate and maintain extrusion machines, selecting and replacing dies as needed.
- Set up procedures and adjust controls for vacuum, air pressure, sizing, and temperature.
- Monitor and synchronize extrusion speed to ensure proper operation.
- Inspect products for defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for accurate production.
- Install, connect, test, and adjust equipment as necessary.
- Handle reels, specify roll lengths and weights, and seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
- Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace by following established procedures.
Competencies
Dexterity
Active Listening
Precise Hand Coordination
Near Vision
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in production manufacturing warehouse. May be required to wear common (PPE)Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection.
Physical Demands
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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position. Monday-Friday 3:30-8:30 pm
Travel
Travel is expected 0% of the time for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to learn technical material
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 – 2 years Injection Molding preferred
AAP/EEO Statement
RD Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, protected veteran’s status, marital status, physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other Duties
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.
Core Values
RDI employees embrace the ACE THIS mindset: accountability, commitment, excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, and stewardship. We take responsibility for our actions, collaborate effectively, and continually improve, all while upholding strong moral values, exceeding expectations, respecting others, and leaving things better than we found them. The RDI Core Values agreement is central to working at RDI.
