Position Summary:
The Expansion/Extrusion Operator is responsible for operating, and maintaining all functions within the department, including the extrusion, expansion, and rewinding. This position will work as part of a team that will flex to other jobs according to production demands.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Monitor and supervise machine production in the expansion/extrusion area.
· Changeover and start-up the machinery; initiate and complete shift-to-shift handoff with other operators.
· Responsible for spooling rewind function.
Complete all paperwork to accurately record material and labor usage as required.
· Support and assist with maintenance and servicing machines.
Monitor dimensions and quality as part of the worker self-inspection.
Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
· Routinely checking and complying with work instructions and process parameters.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
· Participate in projects to improve machines and processes as part of the company's internal continuous improvement management system.
· Participate in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) -relevant measures (health, safety and environment) to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
· Ensure full adherence to the “Leader Standard Work” profile.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
· Provide training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on training to the SOP, performing work in a safe &efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and/or specifications as required.
· Other duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Ability to read gages, perform measurements, calculate differences to specification, and percentages.
· Computer and data entry skills of production metrics into production tracking systems.
· Manual dexterity, high willingness to learn and self-motivation.
· Ability to learn new processes and programs as required for the job.
· Ability to work independently and in a team with enthusiasm and reliability.
· Ability to learn Lean principles.
· Ability to learn how to interpret and respond to SPC charts.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of materials, production processes and quality control.
- Active listening and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
- Visual ability to examine or inspect material.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, order jackets, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Physical Requirements:
· Standing for sustained periods of time.
· Making substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
· Frequently lifting and/or moving spools weighing up to 50 lbs.
· Occasionally required to sit; climb and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Education & Experience:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
· Post secondary education preferred (i.e., college or trade school).
· Previous Manufacturing experience required.
· Experience handling mechanical measuring equipment required.
· Experience setting up and operating production equipment required.
· Previous extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
· Noise level is usually moderate with infrequent high levels possible for short durations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairfield, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person