What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Extruder Operator (Mid-Shift) position at Terra Supreme Battery Llc?
Job Summary:
The Co-Extruder Operator sets up and maintains an extrusion line to standards with regular assistance from a Team Lead or Supervisor. This includes performing regular quality checks, maintaining hopper stock levels.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up co-extruder, install screws, dies, heater brands, etc.
- Set up and operate secondary equipment if necessary
- Start equipment; set operator parameters
- Run product in a production setting and identify when abnormal conditions occur
- Read and understand prints (part dimensions, fabrication, packaging, requirements)
- Perform quality checks: Measure and record appropriate data in necessary systems
- Calculate footage and record production information
- Perform changeovers, length changes, angle changes
- Shut down, tear down and properly clean equipment and prepare it for the next production cycle when needed
- Perform 5S tasks as assigned, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Education and Experience:
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous Weaving Experience is preferred, but not required
- Must use cognitive reasoning skills to adjust on equipment to ensure quality
- Must be able to develop and execute plans for daily work routine in an efficient and effective manner
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work a full-time schedule
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Must be able to stand and walk for majority of shift
- Manual dexterity
- Routinely stand, squat, lift, bend/and or twist during scheduled shift
- Visual acuity
- Must be willing to operate forklift
- Work in varying physical conditions
- Work in climate-controlled area
Qualification and Skill Requirements:
- Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision
- Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communication skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departments
- Flexible & Adaptable with ability and desire to learn
- Understanding and Knowledge of Machine Operations
- Must be able to work Independent
- Deductive reasoning/Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Ability to measure and identify changes in product
- Ability to follow instructions