Position Summary

The Extrusion Technician is responsible for the processing of plastic product into sheets. The Extrusion Technician will perform production activities by operating an extruder and other relevant equipment. The Extrusion Technician will follow a production schedule, make sure all supplies needed for production runs are available and operate the extruder generally unassisted. In addition, the Extrusion Technician will be able to communicate quality issues, complete daily required documentation, report machine malfunctions and ensure good production of quality sheet. This is a full time, hourly position that performs work under the Shift Team Lead with final approval by the Extrusion Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

• Set up and operate sheet extruder and ancillary equipment.
• Adjust and calibrate the blending equipment to ensure proper blend of material components.
• Blend colors at correct let down ratios.
• Ensure a steady supply of plastic products (virgin resin, regrind and color) are delivered to the extruder by monitoring the flow of plastic components as required.
• Change dies, screws, rolls and dialups on the extruder.
• Understand and program Welex gauging systems.
• Understand and operate all heat, feed, cooling, trimming and grinding systems.
• Set and monitor temperatures on the die and zones in the extruder.
• Take instrument readings on extruder and make adjustments as required.
• Change filters and screens on the extruder.
• Set up and operate the roll-stand equipment
• Set the temperature on the roll and adjust speeds as required per product specifications.
• Complete job/color changes with minimal scrap.
• Match and distinguish colors from samples.
• Maintain product specifications by performing quality checks using calipers, tape measures, and velocity gauge.
• Measure all sheet for correct dimensions and gauge.
• Make proper adjustments to correct any issues identified during QA checks.
• Ensure that extruded sheet has no defects and meets quality standards.
• Diagnose minor production problems and recommend corrective action to Extrusion Shift or Maintenance Team Leads.
• Perform all shift change responsibilities as required.
• Verify packaging is in compliance with product specifications.
• 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 quality testing as needed: orientation tests, melt index tests, color tests, etc.

Experience and Skills:

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently setup the extrusion machine using established protocols.
• Ability to operate the extrusion machines including temperature settings, and other controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments to the temperature and line speed of machinery to maintain acceptable product quality.
• Ability to use calipers, tape measures, velocity gauge and other tools as required.

Minimum Level of Education/Training Required

• HMWPE extrusion is a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent, required

Minimum Experience Required

• 2 years of experience in a plastic extrusion related environment, preferred

License or Certificate Required

N/A
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