What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Operator position at 3A Composites USA?
Title: Extrusion Operator
Shift: 7:50pm-8am 12 hour 4 star Rotation
Location: Glasgow, Kentucky
Address: 205 American Avenue, Glasgow, KY 42141
Reports to: Production Supervisor
It is a great time to join our team!
3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay bonus program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
- Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
- An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%
- Opportunities for Quarterly Bonuses
- Internal job growth and mobility
- Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement Program
- Hourly employees are paid weekly
- Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program
The Role:
Operators are responsible for manufacturing and productions processes and are critical to ensuring the quality of 3A’s products. Operators must adhere to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment for optimum productivity and quality.
- Operate forklift daily, as needed.
- Communicate with Production Coordinator and Lab Technician daily.
- Perform start-up and shut-down procedures effectively.
- Check finished board for gauge average and record test results.
- Examine board for smooth, even surface and record test results.
- Inspect board for width, length, and diagonal difference and record results.
- Inspect board for score line position and record results.
- Examine board for crimp width and folding consistency and record results.
- Monitor the production schedule and complete product change overs, which require adjustments to the equipment downstream of the primary puller.
- Monitor the activities of the Material Handlers and delegate the set-up of the EOL area to complete packaging procedures of the material.
- Ensure the finished product is labeled or stenciled with the correct date, product type, product size, quantity, run number, and pallet number.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, and maintain accurate records.
- Basic math skills.
- Self-Starter with little supervision.
- Mechanical aptitude – have demonstrated and understanding of machine logic and the ability to troubleshoot equipment successfully.
- Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Basic computer functions.
- Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures: ZES, IES, etc.
- Ability to operate a fork lift in a safe manner.
- Ability to analyze and document SOPs.