Apollo Operator - A Shift

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

Job summary

Uponor in Minnesota is hiring an extrusion operator to run and adjust computer-controlled extrusion lines, perform die changes, and ensure product quality per UL/NSF specs. You will record production data accurately and participate in daily maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle up to 10 die changes per day, with focus on minimizing scrap and maintaining delivery and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Operate extrusion equipment safely and accurately according to procedures.
• Maintain legible production reports and document data consistently.
• Perform die changes and line changeovers up to 10 per day.
• Ensure products meet internal and industry specifications (UL, NSF).
• Support daily preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate computer-controlled extrusion equipment and perform die changes.
• Make line adjustments to meet internal quality standards.
• Record all required production data clearly on reports.
• Collect and submit quality samples as required.
• Troubleshoot basic extrusion issues and escalate as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Die changes

Changeovers

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. This position is required to maintain accurate and legible production reports. 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 .

Prioritizes daily activities and aligns 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 include: 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)

Accurately and legibly record all required data on production report (hardcopy or electronic)

Collect and submit quality samples as required

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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.