TITLE: Extrusion Technician C

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  The Extruder operator is responsible for executing the production to achieve established standards of production, safety, and housekeeping. This is done primarily through maintaining standards such that customer satisfaction of finished product is maximized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• 1 year extrusion experience.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and keeps the Shift Supervisor informed of condition and changes.
• Is knowledgeable in all aspects of extruder operation for the assigned lines.
• Promotes the safe use of equipment and adherence to the plant safety rules.
• Interacts, as instructed, with maintenance to minimize the time required for equipment repairs and scheduled shutdowns.
• Has the main focus on quality, production rates and problem areas affecting the process.
• Is able to do all extrusion line set-up-free-foam, Celuka, and Deck Board for the assigned line.
• Is able to troubleshoot the following items:

1. Processing condition on all products
2. Screw conveyor system
3. Extruder
4. All downstream equipment

• Performs additional tasks as defined by the Shift Supervisor
• Inspects the finished product for quality problems and takes corrective action to resolve these problems.
• Keeps the necessary records of production equipment, conditions, and rates, as instructed. Submit a shift report to the Shift Supervisor.
• Is capable of performing the Supervisor’s duties on an interim basis.
• Able to pinpoint troubleshooting and make adjustments accordingly.
• Be responsible for all equipment and tools.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions.
• Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be hard above the noise level.
• Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,  gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.