What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastics Extrusion Operator position at Crafted Plastics Inc?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Adjust machine components to regulate speeds,
pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of
materials or ingredients. Press control buttons to activate machinery
and equipment. Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to
verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as
templates, micrometers, or scales. Monitor machine operations and
observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions. Clear jams, and remove
defective or substandard materials or products. Notify supervisors when
extruded filaments fail to meet standards. Record and maintain
production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and
dimensions of materials produced. Review work orders, specifications, or
instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures,
components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing,
or compacting machines. Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products
involving several steps or processes. Turn controls to adjust machine
functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and
adjusting coolant flow. Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace
parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters. Complete work tickets, and
place them with products. Thread extruded strips through water tanks and
hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after
production is complete. Change dies on extruding machines, according to
production line changes. Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings
on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials. Start
machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing
rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion. Measure
and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for
conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter
products. Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to
diameters and lengths of rods. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements of Employer: Professional Licenses
/ Certifications: No Licenses or Certifications Requested Vehicle: No
Vehicle Requested Experience / Qualifications: Minimum of at least 2
years experience as a production extrusion operator. Pre-employment drug
screening required. Background check required. Notice for Job Seekers
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Crafted Plastics
1822 Martin Ave Sheboygan, WI 53083 E-Mail a Rsum: hr@crafted.com Apply
Online: https://www.craftedplastics.com/job-application
pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of
materials or ingredients. Press control buttons to activate machinery
and equipment. Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to
verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as
templates, micrometers, or scales. Monitor machine operations and
observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions. Clear jams, and remove
defective or substandard materials or products. Notify supervisors when
extruded filaments fail to meet standards. Record and maintain
production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and
dimensions of materials produced. Review work orders, specifications, or
instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures,
components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing,
or compacting machines. Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products
involving several steps or processes. Turn controls to adjust machine
functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and
adjusting coolant flow. Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace
parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters. Complete work tickets, and
place them with products. Thread extruded strips through water tanks and
hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.
Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after
production is complete. Change dies on extruding machines, according to
production line changes. Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings
on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials. Start
machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing
rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion. Measure
and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for
conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter
products. Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to
diameters and lengths of rods. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements of Employer: Professional Licenses
/ Certifications: No Licenses or Certifications Requested Vehicle: No
Vehicle Requested Experience / Qualifications: Minimum of at least 2
years experience as a production extrusion operator. Pre-employment drug
screening required. Background check required. Notice for Job Seekers
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Crafted Plastics
1822 Martin Ave Sheboygan, WI 53083 E-Mail a Rsum: hr@crafted.com Apply
Online: https://www.craftedplastics.com/job-application