Extrusion Technician

5 hours ago

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Panoramic, a division of Anchor Packaging Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Technician to join our team at Panoramic, a division of Anchor Packaging. As an Extrusion Technician, you will be responsible for setting up and operating extrusion machines to produce high-quality plastic sheet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate extrusion machines to produce plastic sheet in accordance with established procedures and customer requirements.
  • Inspect the quality of the finished product and correct any defects.
  • Notify appropriate personnel when extruded product fails to meet standards.
  • Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, and amounts of materials or ingredients.
  • Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for extruding plastic sheet.
  • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards.
  • Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
  • Move materials, supplies, components, and finished product.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
  • Follow documentation procedures and ensure paperwork is complete.
  • Assist in training.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of sheet extrusion experience, preferably running clear or opaque PET for thermoforming applications.
  • Knowledge of making adjustments to the extrusion process, including manipulating die bolts, making extrusion process adjustments, operating and adjusting the sheet coating process, operating and adjusting the pull rolls and sheet winder, and in-process screen changes.
  • Knowledge of reading gauges, including digital calipers and micrometers.
  • Knowledge of the blending, crystallizing, and drying process.
  • Understanding of all GMP, AIB, and ISO procedures.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing: Must be able to stand the entire shift.
  • Bending: Must be able to bend to floor regularly.
  • Reaching: Must be able to reach overhead.
  • Lifting: Must be able to lift 75 pounds regularly.
  • Manual dexterity: Must be able to type, adjust machine controls, and use hand tools.
  • Vision: Must be able to read written instructions and perform data entry.
  • Hearing: Must be able to hear machine malfunctions and communicate in a loud environment.
  • Speech: Must be able to communicate with coworkers.

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