What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Technician (3rd Shift) position at Georg Fischer?
Primary Job Responsibilities
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
The following competencies in which all employees shall have a satisfactory level of skills:
- Set up and operate extrusion machines according to job specifications and safety standards
- Monitor machine operations to ensure consistent quality and output
- Adjust machine settings (e.g., speed, temperature, pressure) to maintain optimal production conditions
- Make repairs to equipment when necessary and replace all broken and/or worn components
- Perform routine quality checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Record production data and complete shift logs accurately
- Load raw materials and monitor material feed
- Follow all safety procedures and report any safety problems to the Production Manager immediately
- Commitment to our continuous improvement and safety initiatives
- Identify, label, weigh and dispose of scrap
- Clean and maintain machines and work area to ensure operational efficiency
- Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams as needed
- Fulfill the role as required in the documented quality system manual, directives and work instruction
- Identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions or deviation
- Perform all other duties as assigned
This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
- High school graduate, GED or equivalent
- 6 months of manufacturing experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. standing/walking 8 hours per day
- Ability to read and write English clearly and concisely.
- Must have the capability to correctly identify the different materials and product
- Ability to drive a forklift to move material and pipe
- Must be able to work with minimum direction after being trained
- Respect for people
- Quality minded
The following competencies in which all employees shall have a satisfactory level of skills:
- Safety
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Team-oriented
- Quality
- Ethics
- Walking – frequently 4-5 hrs
- Standing – 2 hrs
- Climbing – occasionally
- Squatting/Stooping – Rarely
- Reaching – occasionally Lifting - up to 40# frequently
- Lifting – 50# to 75# with assisted apparatus (overhead crane/forklift)
- The employee is responsible to comply with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.
- Must wear proper PPE