Apollo Operator

Uponor, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Uponor is seeking an extrusion operator in Minnesota to safely run specialized extrusion equipment and maintain accurate production reports. You will perform die changes, monitor pipe dimensions, and help ensure quality from start to finish.

You will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives, follow procedures, and collaborate with the Area Lead to resolve issues, while upholding Uponor's values and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machines, set ups, changeovers, and dies up to 10 per day.
• Ensure quality standards per UL/NSF specifications prior to shipping or processing.
• Make line adjustments to meet internal standards and minimize scrap.
• Troubleshoot extruders, perform daily preventive maintenance, escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement to optimize daily activities and alignment with business strategy.
• Model Uponor values and collaborate effectively to engage diverse audiences.
• Provide input on individual performance objectives aligned with functional and business goals.
• Safely operate computer-controlled equipment according to procedures.

Job description

Uponor is rethinking water for future generations.Our offering, including safe drinking water delivery, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling and reliable infrastructure, enables a more sustainable living environment. We help our customers in residential and commercial construction, municipalities, and utilities, as well as different industries to work faster and smarter.

This position is tasked with the efficient and safe operation of different types of specialized extrusion equipment and is required to maintain accurate and legible production reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Extrusion operators are responsible for machine set ups, changeovers, selecting dies and changing dies up to 10 per day.
• They are responsible for all quality related aspects of our internal and industry (UL, NSF) specifications prior to shipping or being ran through any secondary processes.
• Operators are responsible for making line adjustments to ensure our product is meeting internal standards. Lack of attention to detail in this area could result in significant amount of product scrap, impacting quality yield, delivery and cost.
• Operators will handle basic troubleshooting of the various extruders and auxiliary equipment, conduct daily preventative maintenance checks, and elevate any issues to the Area Lead if they are not able to address it themselves.
• Operators are expected to be active in our Continuous Improvement program to help make the business more successful, prioritizing daily activities and aligning actions to support overall function and business strategy.
• Models our Uponor values and behaviors and demonstrates peer leadership to engage diverse audiences through effective collaboration and influence.
• In conjunction with leadership, provides input on individual performance objectives that are aligned with the functional and business strategy.
• Safely operate computer-controlled equipment according to procedures.

Major Processes

• Perform die (tool) changes, changeovers, in-process checks and adjustments.
• Ensure quality standards are met by accurately using precision measuring devices to monitor pipe dimensions.
• Perform necessary reel changes per written procedures.
• Accurately and legibly record all required data on production report (hardcopy or electronic).
• Collect and submit quality samples as required.

Disclaimers: Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $20.50-$27.22. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Please note that this range represents the full base hourly rate for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.

Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.