Extrusion Technician

| SUMMARY: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Operates plastic extrusion machines such as cut-off saws, pullers, hydraulic operated belling equipment, | | overhead crane, extruders, dies and various pipe testing equipment. Uses various hand tools, | | micrometers, O.D. tapes, banders and wood saws in the manufacturing of HDPE pipe. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. | | 1. | Committed to providing our customers with products that are RIGHT…ON TIME…EVERY TIME and | | | to the continuous improvement of our capability to do so. | | 2. | Safely operate forklifts to move pipe and materials to and from the production areas, scales, | | | warehouse. | | 3. | Maintain operation of multiple lines, including packaging end product for shipment. | | 4. | Reads the pipe specification sheet to ensure that the product is made to proper tolerances and | | | specifications and packaging requirements. | | 5. | Checks product periodically with micrometers, O.D. tapes, tape measures, and visual checks to | | | make certain that the product is staying in the proper specifications. | | 6. | Start up and shut down an extrusion line. | | 7. | Makes proper machine adjustments with speed dial controls, heat controllers and various other | | | controls. | | 8. | Pushes buttons, turns knobs and depresses pedals to activate and adjust equipment. | | 9. | Observes machine operations to detect product defects or machine malfunctions to ensure a safe | | | working environment. | | 10. | Performs minor maintenance such as changing filters, and cleaning up equipment and work areas. | | 11. | Assists in setting up machines for product changeovers and machine shut downs. | | 12. | Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings on appropriate sheets. | | 13. | Performs proper quality control tests and measurements and logs proper data to a quality control | | | specification sheet. | | 14. | Enters all production data on appropriate sheets. | | 15. | Properly packages finished products and transports it to an outside pad area using a forklift. | | 16. | Assists other operators when needed and works successfully in self managed work teams. | | 17. | Attends required training sessions and wears the required safety equipment such as hearing | | | protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs. | | 18. | Be responsible for training and supervision of temporary workers and new hires. | | 19. | Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities. | | 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. | | Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential | | functions. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: | | High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or ninety (90) days experience as operator # 8, | | demonstration of requisite skills, satisfactory attendance and safety record, and a passing grade to be | | certified in our Job Certification Program as a operator #8 from a related industry. You must be certified | | through our JCP within 90 days from your hire day. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | COMPUTER SKILLS: | | Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LANGUAGE SKILLS: | | Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, | | and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have ability to speak | | effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations. | | | |…