Plastic Extrusion Technician

1 week ago


Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Legend Valve & Fitting Inc Full time
Extrusion Operator at Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.

Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc. is an employee-owned organization specializing in plumbing products, hydronic systems, and manufacturing solutions for both industrial and commercial sectors. Our operations encompass a diverse range of valves, fittings, tubing, and components tailored for various applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The role of the Extrusion Operator entails managing machinery operations, including the changeover of tools and fixtures, as well as the startup and shutdown of equipment, alongside necessary material handling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute tooling and fixture changeovers for various product dimensions
  • Initiate and terminate equipment operations
  • Oversee fundamental quality parameters such as outer diameter, color, print, and surface finish
  • Modify process settings to uphold quality standards
  • Load established process programs into the extruder and coiler
  • Manage materials as needed
  • Diagnose and rectify minor issues, escalating more complex challenges to engineering
  • Effectively communicate technical matters with team members
  • Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree is advantageous
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in machine operations
  • Familiarity with plastic extrusion processes and material characteristics
  • Capability to perform equipment maintenance and basic repairs
  • Experience with quality control methodologies
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Onsite work is mandatory

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong work ethic
  • Sound judgment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Aim to improve business processes
  • Integrity, honesty, and teamwork

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Positions at Legend Valve that involve manual labor require physical activities such as maintenance, warehouse operations, and transportation tasks. Employees in these roles operate machinery, maintain facilities, handle packages, and may encounter various weather conditions. Effective communication and computer system usage are essential. Safety equipment may be necessary for specific tasks.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Legend Valve offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, employee stock ownership, 401k matching, and more from the first day of employment. We are dedicated to promoting workplace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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