Extruder Operator
Extruder Operator
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Job Description
Position title: Extruder Operator
Overview: Daily operation of plastics extrusion equipment: shape thin gauge and form sheets providing thermoforming operations the ability to create plastic products for use in food
packaging understanding and supporting total manufacturing flow in support of meeting/exceeding customers needs while meeting Company standards for quality efficiency and safety.
Night shift: Sun Mon Tues and every other Sat. 7pm-7am OR/ Wed Thurs Fri. and every other Sat. 7pm-7am
Training: Training takes place during day shift for approx. 4-8 weeks depending on experience.
Pay rate: $23-28 based on experience.
Position type: Temp-to-hire or Direct Hire
Job location: Mt. Pleasant WI
Specific Duties:
Utilize the HMI machine to adjust components to regulate speed pressure temperatures amounts dimensions and flow of materials.
Perform quality checks according to established procedures and ensure all standards are being met.
Examine measure and weigh materials or product to verify conformance to standards using measuring devices such as templates micrometers or scales.
Monitor machine operations and observe color light and gauges to detect malfunctions.
Verify that parameters set on the machine are correct for each specific product and material adjusting when corrections during production runs are necessary.
Adjust controls to regulate machine functions.
Select and install machine components such as dies molds and cutters according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.
Record and maintain data related to downtime including amount of time reason for downtime and actions to correct the problem.
Keep all waste and scrap levels within company guidelines.
Record and maintain production data such as meter readings quantities types and dimensions of materials produced.
Assist thermoforming operations with packing material inspecting product and troubleshooting when necessary.
Notify supervisors when produced materials fail to meet standards.
Keep work areas clean organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.
Follow all HACCP and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws.
Requirements
Must have prior experience as an Extruder in plastics industry (blow molding injection molding etc).
Knowledge of Extrusion process (particularly to produce extruded sheet)
Knowledge of Thermoforming Machinery Process
Knowledge of material batch blending systems (particularly loss in weight systems)
Ability to perform small Electrical / Mechanical maintenance independently
Superior trouble shooting skills
Quick learning aptitude
Strong math skills (measurements percentages calculate footage)
Mechanical aptitude
Methodical / structured approach to troubleshooting.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Employment Type
Temp
