Extrusion Operator - Third Shift

Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented candidates to join our team who are eager to learn and grow within our company. The ideal candidates should possess knowledge and experience in operating machinery. This role is crucial in ensuring the production of high-quality plastic products while adhering to safety and efficiency standards. The Extrusion Operator will work with other team members to maintain optimal production levels and uphold quality assurance protocols.

Our Extrusion Operators set up, operate, and tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass. Transfers material to and from the department.

This is a third-shift position, scheduled from 10:45pm - 7:15am, Sunday through Thursday.

WMC offers many advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Team incentives of up to $200 per week
• Individual financial incentives
• 401k with company match
• Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Potlucks

Essential Functions

• Adheres to WMC’s quality management system.
• Follows the WMC production process sheet for order of production.
• Loads materials into extruder and adjusts feed mechanisms to set feed rates. Keeps machines full of material at all times.
• Lifts 55lb bags of material to fill hoppers.
• Tears down and disposes of empty or damaged boxes.
• Starts metering pumps and observing the operation of machines and equipment to ensure the continuous flow of filaments extruded through the die and to detect processing defects.
• Moves controls to activate and adjust the extruder.
• Presses buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
• Observes machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged pelletizer and pipes.
• Records details of machine malfunctions.
• Notifies other workers of defects and directs them to adjust the extruder.
• Removes excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools. Removes polymer deposits from equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads.
• Observes flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications.
• Performs quality checks on all skids to be used for the finished product. Assembles new boxes on top of skids and places at the end of the production line.
• Operates forklift to move pallets throughout the production floor.
• Verifies box weight and adds additional material or removes material to receive accurate weight.
• Performs test of Ash, Gardner, Moisture, Durometer, Specific Gravity, Melt Flow, and Notched Izod when necessary and records results as needed.
• Operates an injection mold machine to shoot test specimens.
• Completes hourly read sheets and records test results.
• Cleans and maintains extruder.
• Maintains clean work area. Puts away product when complete. Sweeps excess product off the work floor.
• Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed.

Join our dynamic team as an Extrusion Operator, where your initiatives will contribute significantly to our production goals and overall success. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who are eager to grow within our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• No weekends

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200