Extrusion Helper (2nd Shift)

JOB SUMMARY

Support the operation of  the extruder by assisting the Extruder Operator as needed and required, ensuring the machine properly operates and produces quality materials for the customer.

Shift Hours: 2:45 PM - 11:00PM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all Tekniplex safety practices and procedures
• Determine amount of raw materials required to complete order and call out materials as needed.
• Operate core cutter and cut cores.
• Check wind direction of each substrate roll.
• Hang rolls on unwind in the correct orientation.
• Remove rolls from rewind and place on skid or in-process rack.
• Prepare raw material splices and make transfers.
• Pump liquids into and out of stations and check viscosity as required
• Insure that all drums and pumps clean properly flushed and grounded before use.
• Properly dispose of extruder area scrap and packing materials.
• Properly assist with a changeover, including blade-changes, hanging rolls, changing resin drums, and more.
• Take proper measure to ensure quality materials (inspect, flag, label, etc.)
• Maintain clean work area; housekeeping as required by GMP practices.
• Maintain all related order documentation to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Maintain communication with fellow operators and leadership team on the progress and status of machine and orders.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful Completion of Reading & Math Test
• Successful Completion of IVO certification training. ( Industrial Vehicle Operator )
• Successful Completion of JSA reading. ( Job Safety and Health Analysis)
• Successful Completion of GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Experience with changeovers preferred
• Machine operating experience preferred
• Ability to read a tape mesure.
• Can read and understand material requirements on production order.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to safely operate hoists and perform daily safety check.
• Basic understanding of machine web paths.
• Must be able to prepare splices and successfully transfer from one roll to another.
• Certified to drive a forklift (certification provided)
• Able to read production order/SOP
• Ability to work in a group setting
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn

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. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, push, pull and carry; and hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to talk and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee will be frequently working with sharp tools, such as knives and ledgers.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 12 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job,

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to humid conditions; heights; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; skin irritants; outside weather conditions; and high heat 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee is regularly required to work with others, but may occasionally work alone. 

Tekniplex commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.