Lead Machine Operator (Melt Extrusion)

Pay: Starting from $24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: Training on 1st Shift 7:00AM-3:30PM

Willing to Train!

Summary - Job Responsibilities – Activities:

• Completes extrusion equipment set-ups, start-ups, change-overs and shut-downs, as required by standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production schedules
• Performs process adjustments as needed to ensure that the product meets dimensional tolerances and visual quality criteria
• Performs on-line product quality inspections, identifies quality issues, and troubleshoots film extrusion process as necessary
• Maintains production tooling, dies and other extrusion equipment to ensure best operational condition of the equipment, performs cleaning and light preventive maintenance tasks
• Fills out process records and daily production logs/reports as required
• Reports non-conformances and assists Production Management and Process Engineering with technical issues
• Mentors, supports and assists other extrusion operators
• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Able to document the overall production process including potential defects

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please no agencies or recruiters.

Education – Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics industry
• 2-3 years of film / sheet or other melt extrusion experience
• Web handling experience, such as slitting, winding, or adhesive coating
• Knowledge of how to drive a fork truck
• Familiar with an ERP/Shop Floor Entry system
• Knowledge of quality assurance
• Familiar with 6S

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Basic machining skills, mechanical dexterity, problem solving, knowledge of gauging and calibrating process equipment, basic math skills, safety lifts up to 50 pounds