Extrusion Operator

• BASIC FUNCTION:
• Quality, efficient fulfillment of production orders on EL02, EL09 or EL18, as scheduled and released by the scheduling department in coordination with Line Supervisors, PE and Production Manager.
• Minimize scrap rates, setup times and downtime on assigned Extrusion line(s).
• Maintain safe, neat and orderly work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete setups, startup and operate twin-screw compounding extrusion production equipment to produce TPE compounds in accordance with standardized techniques and quality requirements to maintain production schedule set by Line Supervisors, Process Engineering and/or Production Manager.
• Maintain quality standards through timely completion of start-up inspections and frequent visual inspections of in-process production orders.
• Ensure online testing results are recorded in SAP as specified per work order (Hardness, Density, etc.).
• Ensure all production paperwork is complete prior to releasing completed production orders to QA (cleaning/setup checklists, start-up inspections, weigh/mix sheets, raw material lot numbers, etc.).
• Accurate recording of production time, yield and scrap for each production order in SAP and Shift Book.
• Record all machine downtime in Shift Book, including accurate classification and detailed information on root causes/resolutions.
• Label and return unused raw materials from production line scales to Raw Material Preparation area.
• Participate in daily communication at shift changeovers to ensure smooth production order flow.
• Maintain active daily communication with other departments for support needs, including Raw Material Preparation, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics.
• Active involvement in and support for continuous improvement activities within the work center (daily housekeeping, organization, 5S, ownership, etc.).
• Adhere to established policies, procedures and SOP’s, paying special attention to safety guidelines.
• Notify supervisor and/or management of any material discrepancies, safety hazards, personnel injuries or any conditions that might affect product quality or on-time delivery.
• Notify maintenance, supervisor and/or management of any equipment malfunctions or damage.
• Attend training classes provided by Kraiburg TPE.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS:       

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Math Aptitude
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Reading Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Organization Skills
• Professionalism
• Forklift Driving
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds bags of raw material or totes.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or higher.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference for plastics machinery operation.  SAP experience preferred.