Operator Technician

## Overview Must have High School Diploma, or GED ## Description This posting is not for any particular shift; this is for open application and candidates interested in joining our team of dedicated extrusion technicians. **Currently hiring on all shifts.** Duties include prepping packaging materials, packaging product(s), cleaning work area, monitoring the product and equipment to ensure proper functioning, and abiding by safety standards. · Operate machinery used in the production process, and/or assist machine setups. · Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify setups immediately. · Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using machines. · Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete. · Mark or tag the proper identification on packaging. · Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances. · Clean and arrange equipment. · On a regular basis, examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. · Record information, as needed, to ensure the product meets specifications and tolerances, this can include – width, length, coloring, shape, feel (rigidity or flexibility), etc. Also, record the dates and times. | · **Performing** physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. | | --- | | · **Observing**, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources (e.g. die cards, order sheets, verbal directions, etc.) | | · **Inspecting** equipment, raw materials, finished products to quickly identify defects, possible causes or other problems with the line and either resolving them within your skill set or notifying your Line Lead. | | · **Monitoring** and reviewing information from the production floor environment, to detect or assess problems as it relates to safety and production. | | · **Communicating** with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates by providing timely information them by telephone, in written form, or in person, as needed. | Other duties as assigned ## Requirements Duties include prepping packaging materials, packaging product(s), cleaning work area, monitoring the product and equipment to ensure proper functioning, and abiding by safety standards. **Tasks** · Operate machinery used in the production process, and/or assist machine setups. · Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify setups immediately. · Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using machines. · Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete. · Mark or tag the proper identification on packaging. · Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances. · Clean and arrange equipment. · On a regular basis, examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. · Record information, as needed, to ensure the product meets specifications and tolerances, this can include – width, length, coloring, shape, feel (rigidity or flexibility), etc. Also, record the dates and times. **Abilities** | · **Performing** physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. | | --- | | · **Observing**, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources (e.g. die cards, order sheets, verbal directions, etc.) | | · **Inspecting** equipment, raw materials, finished products to quickly identify defects, possible causes or other problems with the line and either resolving them within your skill set or notifying your Line Lead. | | · **Monitoring** and reviewing information from the production floor environment, to detect or assess problems as it relates to safety and production. | | · **Communicating** with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates by providing timely information them by telephone,…