Extruder Operator

Extruder Operator will operate and troubleshoot an extrusion machine, producing a quality product to meet customer specifications. Responsibilities include: maintaining the line, trouble-shooting machine and material issues, setting up the line, performing screen changes, being prepared for change-overs and assigning lot numbers. This person must be capable of performing all employee tasks and other duties as required and assigned.

Shift hours: 2nd/2:45pm - 11:00pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety policies and procedures-including wearing all proper PPE
• Locate work orders/specification sheets then determine the materials (with specific measurements) needed to complete the order.
• Adjust, calibrate and test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature and general operation.
• Examine visually, weigh and measure components created from equipment at the end of the week to ensure machines are producing according to company and industry regulations and standards, making adjustments as needed.
• Work with team members, shift supervisors and all necessary personnel to take care of complications as they arise.
• Communicate with fellow team members to learn of any equipment problems or malfunctions, and take care of them as they come up.
• Use regulated cleaning solutions, grease guns, oil cans, air hoses and cleaning cloths to properly maintain and clean equipment on a bimonthly basis.
• Make repairs to equipment when necessary, and replace all defective, broken or worn-out components.
• Choose and install cutters, molds and all other necessary equipment parts so machines are always operating at peak efficiency.
• The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.

Skills/Knowledge Needed:

• Required experience with press and rotogravure printing
• Experience with adhesives and inks
• Knowledge of extrusion machine (for changeover, adjustments, cleaning, etc.)
• Knowledge of all materials used, such as die, resin, ink, etc.
• Knowledge of measurements, temperatures, viscosity, and other specifications for the materials used
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours
• Understanding of JSA and GMP
• Leadership in directing team and the activities thereof
• Understanding of good housekeeping
• Communication Skills
• Leadership in directing team in
• Industrial Vehicle Operator (IVO) Certification Training
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS
Tekni-Plex commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the conduct of its business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.

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