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Job Title : Extruder
Department : Rigid Core
Report To: Shift Supervisor
Shift : Swing 7am- 7pm
Summary: Sets up, operates, shuts down and cleans a production extruder, mixer and other equipment in the Rigid Core process in accordance with established procedures. Mixes thermoplastic materials in the form of powder with semiautomated feeding systems into the extrusion machine. Once the product is created, operators measure and test it to make sure that it conforms to the Mannington specification. The above description is completed by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for performing quality control checks of in-process and extruded/laminated product
Will be required to read, interpret, and respond to process information from a computer screen and/or viewing inprocess product.
Will need to read and understand a schedule while using a computer interface to record production
Must have good visual acuity and attention to detail.
Will be required follow directions and recipes precisely and accurately.
Will be required to weigh, prepare, and transfer batch material into a vacuum loader.
Will be required to monitor mixer performance and mix quality
Requires bending and lifting of ~50 pounds or more throughout shift.
Required to operate overhead Gantry cranes to load rolls and perform die or equipment maintenance as required. ? Will be required to bend, squat, and kneel to perform normal line operator functions.
Will be required to perform maintenance and setup functions for dies, lamination cylinders, and extruder systems. ? Will be required to work with basic hand tools.
Will be required to perform operator functions as an individual and as part of a team.
Rotate between Extruder Operator and Mixer positions
Wears protective safety gear as required (i.e. gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs).
Trains other Urethane Operators as requested.
Participates in departmental training as requested.
Cross trains on other specified jobs and is available to fill in for relief and backup.
Performs all duties in accordance with established safety procedures and guidelines using assigned safety equipment.
Overtime is/may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma required.
General Tasks required of all associates:
Must understand and follow 5S and good housekeeping in their respective areas
Must adhere to all safety policies within Mannington, The Rigid Plant and specific to job being performed
Must clean their equipment throughout the shift and at shutdowns
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move ~50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.