Position Summary

The Extrusion Assistant will assist the Extrusion Operator in the start-up and operation of the sheet extrusion line. The Assistant is the primary responsible party for line material handling of resin, color, regrind, and finished sheet. In addition, the Extrusion Assistant will be able to communicate quality issues, complete daily required documentation, report machine and tool malfunctions and ensure good production of quality sheet. This is a full time, hourly position that performs work under the Extrusion Operator with final approval by the Shift Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

• Help start-up line.
• Maintain raw material flow to the line: color, resin, regrind
• Assist Extrusion Operator as necessary with process/die changes.
• Provide break relief for the Operator and Stacker
• Act as back-up Extrusion Operator for vacations/call-ins
• Understand, operator, and adjust blending systems
• With the Operator, follow the production schedule and provide smooth transition at change-overs
• Verify packaging is in compliance with product specifications.
• Assist the Stacker as needed and help maintain good packing of the sheet, legible packaging labels, and neat records.
• Ensure that sheets are properly labeled as to thickness, size and color.
• Maintain gauge, set knives/shear, and identify cold and hot sheets in the extrusion process.
• Identify defective products in the extrusion process and follow the QC procedure for non-conforming sheets.
• Perform all quality inspections with accuracy.
• Measure, weigh or count finished extruded sheet or materials.
• Move materials or extruded sheet between work areas.
• Complete daily reports and other production documentation as required.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Use all required safety supplies and procedures at all items.
• Perform orientation tests.
• Operate forklift.

Minimum Level of Education/Training Required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Knowledge in plastics and extrusion preferred.
• Ability to use and read calipers, tape measure, micrometer and velocity gauge.

Minimum Experience Required

N/A

License or Certificate Required

N/A

1st shift is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3 pm.
Job Benefits:

Insurance:

• Health Insurance – Prescription drug coverage and high and low deductible plans available.
• Dental Insurance – Preventative dental care and orthodontics up to age 19.
• Vision Insurance – Eye exams, frames, lenses and contact lenses.
• Unum Supplemental Plans for expenses not covered by major medical insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance – Additional life insurance can be purchased for employee and family members.
• Short and Long-Term Disability – Voluntary Short-Term available

401k Savings Plan – 50% match of employee contribution up to 5%.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-Section 125) – Helps pay for co-payments, deductibles and prescription medications.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) – Helps pay for child care.

Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) – 9 paid holiday per year. PTO based on length of employment.

Profit-Share Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligibility:

Regular full-time employees actively working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for our benefits package. Benefits become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days. 401k is offered at the beginning of the calendar quarter following 90 days.
From: Hampel