• Take a blown extrusion line from cold start to basic production within the quality control specifications.
• Plans, sets-up, and initiates a changeover in accordance with the demands of the schedule, including staging all required materials and calculating bubble, treat, and winder adjustments.
• Troubleshoots and corrects basic line issues. 
• Assistance for more complex issues.
• Unloads master rolls and packages safely on frames and/or pallets.
• Performs all quality checks and documents quality data.
• Records all production, waste, downtime, etc.
• Fully understands and follows all safety rules and policies.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks by supervisor
• Maintain housekeeping.

Skills: Extrusion Setup, Troubleshooting, Changeover Management, Quality Control, Production Documentation, Safety Compliance, Roll Handling, Housekeeping

• Identify, collect and record all production quantities packaged or prepared for future packing and or consumption prior to movement to the warehouse for storage.
• Assure completeness and accuracy of all production reporting.
• Inspect and perform measurements as defined by the Standard Operating Procedure on all finished goods being extruded, wound, welded, packed or converted.
• Provide assistance to the Extrusion Technician/Shift Supervisor during routine extruder startup and shutdown, and be able to perform these functions in the absence of the Technician.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Assist in moving, and grinding, all startup and scrap materials generated during the extrusion process.
• Provide assistance during employee breaks including but not limited to monitoring the extrusion process and handling of raw materials.
• Know and Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures for area.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties to ensure the material storage and use areas are neat and orderly, including proper marking of the floor to identify materials in use.
• Help train other operators, assistant operators and packagers.
• Ensure quality products are being produced.
• Continuous effort toward scrap reduction.

Skills: Production Reporting, Quality Inspection, Extruder Assistance, Equipment Maintenance, Scrap Handling, Safety Compliance, Housekeeping, Training Assistance

• Check production work schedules for job assignment and work reporting time.
• Maintain production schedule while verifying product running order.
• Set up production line (materials, tools, programs)
• Perform quality control inspection of ongoing production
• Documentation of information sheets (run logs, timecards)
• Ensure that the work area is clean and organized
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Etc.)
• Operation of a mill to combine starting raw materials
• Operation of extruders and associated production equipment
• In-process dimensional measurements using precision instruments
• Responsible for following SOPs and safety procedures
• Responsible for area cleanliness and inspection readiness

Skills: Production Scheduling, Quality Control, Line Setup, Documentation, Housekeeping, Compliance, Mill Operation, Dimensional Measurement

• Production start-up and monitoring of extruder equipment to achieve output targets whilst meeting quality standards producing sheet to the agreed specification
• Remove sheet specimens according to Company guidelines
• Check, measure, record and evaluate sheet parameters
• Participate in the dismantling and cleaning of equipment, remove scrap and/or unused materials
• Grinding of scrap
• Allocate sheet to the appropriate rack system
• Participate in stock taking
• Carry out general housekeeping activities within the work area.
• Install required line equipment
• Regulate machine temperatures, water, air and speed
• Make installation and/or adjustment
• Sample and inspect produced parts at regular intervals to assure quality requirements are maintained
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment

Skills: Extruder Start-up, Quality Inspection, Equipment Cleaning, Scrap Handling, Stock Taking, Housekeeping, Machine Adjustment, Temperature Regulation

• Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Demonstrates team work in all phases of the operation.
• Sets up and starts all machines, checking all controls for adherence set points and specifications.
• Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.
• Assist respool with coil samples, packaging of reels, strapping of reels and any Jomar transactions needed.
• Examines materials visually in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• May take samples to quality control for testing.
• Follows lab instruction as to adding raw materials to the batch to bring it into specifications.
• Labels finished product.
• Refers issues/problems to supervisor for disposition.
• Maintain neat and orderly work area
• Operate a forklift truck to arrange materials or equipment (training available)

Skills: Production Monitoring, Teamwork, Machine Setup, Troubleshooting, Packaging, Quality Inspection, Raw Material Handling, Forklift Operation

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.
• Education beyond high school (college, military, technical school, or extrusion experience).
• Basic math skills such as add, subtract, multiplication, division, percent, fractions.
• Basic knowledge of industrial tools and instruments.
• Basic knowledge of fiber physical properties and appearance quality (tenacity and elongation).
• Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) used to identify and respond to process trends.
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards

Qualifications: BA in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Experience in the extrusion process and/or experience as a machine operator
• Experience in reading production specifications and/or blueprints.
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction and guidance to team members.
• Able to use measurement tools and measure to the nearest millimeter.
• Analytical skills to help identify root causes of defects and recommend processing adjustments to eliminate defects.
• Ability to read/see up to a mile, able to manipulate objects by hand
• Able to read English text, blueprints.
• Ability to write, speak and understand English directions/instructions
• Able to communicate in writing with all levels of the organization in English

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 4 years of Experience

• Able to read and interpret documents and follow instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English
• Able to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials
• Mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.
• Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS Office.
• Problem-solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.

Qualifications: BA in Manufacturing Engineering with 3 years of Experience

• Knowledge of the equipment, controls, safety features, and operating procedures of all repel lines to ensure safe operation.
• Ability to monitor vital functions of repel lines
• Ability to perform a screen change on a repel line
• Ability to perform a controlled shutdown
• Ability to perform an emergency shutdown
• Ability to monitor product.
• Ability to perform required Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Ability to perform required preventative maintenance tasks
• Ability to assist with line maintenance when possible.
• Ability to follow all Plant Safety Policies & Procedures
• Ability to participate in safety programs
• Knowledgeable of SAP and Lift Truck certified in a Manufacturing/Production environment.

Qualifications: BS in Materials Science with 4 years of Experience

• Basic reading and math skills required to allow accurate processing of orders and following of department procedures.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow with acute attention to detail.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Ability to review department SOPs with Supervisor.
• Knowledge of plastic fabrication and the extrusion process.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability
• Ability to read and write English at an intermediate level
• Ability to perform intermediate math
• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Ability to quantify results, identify new opportunities, adapt to change and interface with all levels of management

Qualifications: BA in Chemical Engineering with 3 years of Experience