What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer (Extruder Helper) position at ABX?
Hourly Position Description
POSITION: Extruder Helper
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Production/Extrusion
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
POSITION: Extruder Helper
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Production/Extrusion
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Assists the Operator and also accountable for minimizing waste and maximizing productivity for all orders run on the machine.
- Performs or assists in performing roll changes, machine loading, changeovers, trim disposal and cleaning up the machine area.
- Provides assistance during changeovers to include but not limited to, chill rolls, rubber rolls, screen packs, etc.
- Records weights and roll numbers of material put on the machine as required while checking to assure material is the proper construction.
- Assists the Operator in corrective actions as directed.
- Assists the Operator in performing routine preventive maintenance, monitoring instruments, and operating conditions.
- Operates in an efficient manner, maintains awareness of job safety aspects, and applies safe work practices at all times.
- Must be capable of setting up and operating, blending, and poly feed systems.
- Responsible for notifying production forklift operator before running out of raw material.
- Responsible for obtaining raw stock samples for the Lab as required.
- Assists the Operator by operating crane, putting rolls on and taking finished material off machine, setting trim knives, handling drool pans, and any other tasks as directed by the Operator.
- Must be watching the machine to monitor quality at all times and does not leave the machine without notifying the Operator.
- Responsible for maintaining the machine and area in a condition consistent with good housekeeping practices.