Extrusion Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY:

Operates plastic extrusion machines such as cut-off saws, pullers, hydraulic operated belling equipment, overhead crane, extruders, dies and various pipe testing equipment. Uses various hand tools, micrometers, O.D. tapes, banders and wood saws in the manufacturing of HDPE pipe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Committed to providing our customers with products that are RIGHT…ON TIME…EVERY TIME and to the continuous improvement of our capability to do so.

2.Safely operate forklifts to move pipe and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse.

3.Maintain operation of multiple lines, including packaging end product for shipment.

4.Reads the pipe specification sheet to ensure that the product is made to proper tolerances and specifications and packaging requirements.

5.Checks product periodically with micrometers, O.D. tapes, tape measures, and visual checks to make certain that the product is staying in the proper specifications.

6.Start up and shut down an extrusion line.

7.Makes proper machine adjustments with speed dial controls, heat controllers and various other controls.

8.Pushes buttons, turns knobs and depresses pedals to activate and adjust equipment.

9.Observes machine operations to detect product defects or machine malfunctions to ensure a safe working environment.

10.Performs minor maintenance such as changing filters, and cleaning up equipment and work areas.

11.Assists in setting up machines for product changeovers and machine shut downs.

12.Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings on appropriate sheets.

13.Performs proper quality control tests and measurements and logs proper data to a quality control specification sheet.

14.Enters all production data on appropriate sheets.

15.Properly packages finished products and transports it to an outside pad area using a forklift.

16.Assists other operators when needed and works successfully in self managed work teams.

17.Attends required training sessions and wears the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs.

18.Be responsible for training and supervision of temporary workers and new hires.

19.Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or ninety (90) days experience as operator # 8, demonstration of requisite skills, satisfactory attendance and safety record, and a passing grade to be certified in our Job Certification Program as a operator #8 from a related industry. You must be certified through our JCP within 90 days from your hire day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.

2.The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.

3.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

4.Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company DescriptionWith 22 manufacturing plants throughout North America, JM Eagle manufactures the widest array of high-grade, high-performance polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipe across a variety of industries and applications including utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, potable water and sewage.
JM Eagle is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer—an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry’s most sophisticated and diverse products. JM Eagle gives its customers a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace with the greatest capacity and geographic reach.
JM Eagle joins the strengths of two industry-leading plastic pipe producers, including complementary product lines as well as specialty pipe and unique product innovations. We’re committed to serving each and every customer in the best way possible. Through this merger, we look forward to strengthening our existing relationships, and developing new ones in the future. JM EagleTM remains committed to our core value of delivering life’s essentials through the most eco-friendly plastic pipe products on the market. We pride ourselves on being able to illustrate the vital role our products play in improving and maintaining the health and quality of life throughout the world. We will continue to manufacture plastic pipe to serve the world’s growing needs.Company DescriptionWith 22 manufacturing plants throughout North America, JM Eagle manufactures the widest array of high-grade, high-performance polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene pipe across a variety of industries and applications including utility, solvent weld, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, potable water and sewage. \r
JM Eagle is the world’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer—an innovative leader that combines advanced technology with superior customer service to create the industry’s most sophisticated and diverse products. JM Eagle gives its customers a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace with the greatest capacity and geographic reach.\r
JM Eagle joins the strengths of two industry-leading plastic pipe producers, including complementary product lines as well as specialty pipe and unique product innovations. We’re committed to serving each and every customer in the best way possible. Through this merger, we look forward to strengthening our existing relationships, and developing new ones in the future. JM EagleTM remains committed to our core value of delivering life’s essentials through the most eco-friendly plastic pipe products on the market. We pride ourselves on being able to illustrate the vital role our products play in improving and maintaining the health and quality of life throughout the world. We will continue to manufacture plastic pipe to serve the world’s growing needs.

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