Extrusion Operator Trainee

Department:                        Production

Reports to:                          Manufacturing Manager

Employment Status:          Hourly Non-Exempt (12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Shifts:                                  Days 5:50am – 6pm, Nights 5:50pm – 6am

Pay:                                     $18.00 - $22.05 / hr (Night Shift 10% Shift Differential)

About Engineered Profiles

We are a mid-sized, privately owned company valuing professional growth and personal development. Engineered Profiles is seeking mechanically inclined individuals we can train to run Plastic Extrusion lines. Through completion of our training matrix and strong job performance our most skilled extrusion operators can make up to $33 an hour. Starting pay is based on the level of experience a candidate has and will be assessed through a test given by one of our process technicians.

Our shifts run on a two-week rotating schedule (basically two days on, two days off, with three-day weekends). We're a 24/7 environment. The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up the extrusion line, operating, tear down, quality checks, and production reporting.  

Benefits:

• 3 medical plans.
• Optional voluntary benefits – Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more. The company pays for a portion of these benefits.
• 401k Retirement Plan- Company matching.
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts... ect)
• Paid Time Off- Prorated during employees first year of employment.
• Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety toed shoes. 
• Matrix- Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary:. 

To set-up and operate necessary equipment to produce a custom extruded profile that will meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to set-up equipment (dies, screws, downline equipment, etc.) to make line production capable.
• Be able to start up all machinery and equipment while making any adjustments necessary to obtain a high quality extruded product.
• Assume responsibility for safety and housekeeping by following all safety rules, reporting safety hazards, and maintaining a clean work area. 
• Assume responsibility for quality of extruded products by completing check sheets, color checks, SPC (Statistical Process Controls) computer data entry, and any other special reports that may be required. 
• Assume responsibility for packaging quality by insuring that required packing materials are available and products are packed correctly. 
• Assist in the training of new trainees by sharing knowledge and information. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Some manufacturing and/or technical experience desirable. 
• Must be able to use a tape measure, length gauge, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and various quality gauges. 
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and acceptable math skills (i.e., division, multiplication, fraction to decimal conversion, etc.) Must possess basic knowledge of raw materials (virgin, regrinds, colorants, etc.) used in extrusion process.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Displays consistent desire to do more than is asked to help coordinate processes in order to get the job done
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and time sensitive work that can change rapidly 
• Must be able to work while standing for long periods. 
• Be able to lift and move heavy (70 lbs.) equipment and supplies 
• Able to work all shifts as needed

Engineered Profiles LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.