What are the responsibilities and job description for the Melt Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift position at Textiles Coated Inc?
Description:
Summary - Job Responsibilities – Activities:
- Completes extrusion equipment set-ups, start-ups, change-overs and shut-downs, as required by standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production schedules
- Performs process adjustments as needed to ensure that the product meets dimensional tolerances and visual quality criteria
- Performs on-line product quality inspections, identifies quality issues, and troubleshoots film extrusion process as necessary
- Maintains production tooling, dies and other extrusion equipment to ensure best operational condition of the equipment, performs cleaning and light preventive maintenance tasks
- Fills out process records and daily production logs/reports as required
- Reports non-conformances and assists Production Management and Process Engineering with technical issues
- Mentors, supports and assists other extrusion operators
- Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Able to document the overall production process including potential defects
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Please no agencies or recruiters
Requirements:Education – Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics industry
- 2-3 years of film / sheet or other melt extrusion experience
- Web handling experience, such as slitting, winding, or adhesive coating
- Knowledge of how to drive a fork truck
- Familiar with an ERP/Shop Floor Entry system
- Knowledge of quality assurance
- Familiar with 5S
Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:
- Basic machining skills, mechanical dexterity, problem solving, knowledge of gauging and calibrating process equipment, basic math skills, safety lifts up to 50 pounds
