Production Operator

Location
COLUMBIA
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$21+

About this role

Job DetailsJob Location: COLUMBIA, MO 65202Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Operate extrusion equipment within acceptable standards for quality, wall control

and machine performance with assistance from the shift supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.
Demonstrates ability to meet qualification requirements and maintains minimum

standard of performance for the job level.

2.
Operates all assigned extrusion equipment.

3.
Works under the close direction of the supervisor.

4.
Bell and unitize pipe products.

5.
Operates forklift when required.

6.
Visibly inspect pipe for flaws.

7.
Operates banding equipment and other miscellaneous packaging equipment.

8.
Builds wooden frames when necessary.

9.
Sets up and operates extruders, pullers, vacuum tanks, pre-heaters, cut-off saws,

printers and bellers.

10.
Assists during changeovers.

11
Maintains proper cut length and makes adjustmens with the assistance of the supervisor

12.
Maintains constant oberservation of extrusion heats and all other machine conditions. Makes

necessary adjustments under the direction of the supervisor

13.
Performs required QC inspections and tests

14.
Performs all required inspections; wall thickness, outside diameter, ovaliaty, cut length, bell

length and records the results per J-M specifications

15.
Records all required data on inspection and equipment condition

16.
Verifies all in process Q.C. checks and test and evaluates results

17.
Makes miscellaneous minor repairs to equipment

18
Relieves other positions for lunch and breaks

19.
Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.

20.
Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly, including painting of assigned equipment

20.
Uses safe working practicies and reports hazardous conditions at all times

21.
Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ISSUE DATE:

10/13/2004

REVISION LEVEL:

A

J-M MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PCO

HR-622

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Ability to perform physical and visual requirements.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating instructions,

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or

diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

1.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands

to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk,

reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.

2.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders

and work at heights up to 50 feet.

3.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up

to 50 pounds.

4.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds

Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to:

eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves.

Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

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