Blender

Altamira Material Solutions LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamira Material Solutions LP in Houston, TX is seeking a production operator to support the extrusion/blending process for PTFE resins and related materials. The role requires precise measuring, setup of extrusion equipment, and strict adherence to safety and quality procedures.

You will maintain material records, inspect tooling and equipment, and assist with housekeeping and compliance. A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of manufacturing experience are preferred; training provided.

Qualifications

• Accredited High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months related experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weighs and blends PTFE resins and pigments per procedures.
• Operates pre-forming equipment for extrusion billets.
• Maintains daily records of raw materials and supplies used.
• Inspects equipment to verify proper operation.
• Sets up and operates extrusion equipment according to procedures.
• Loads and extrudes products with correct tooling and dyes.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Reading gauges

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

The Blender performs a wide variety of activities necessary to mix, pre-form material to be used in subsequent processes of thread seal tapes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Weighs and measures the amounts of PTFE resins, pigments and lubricants according to internal procedures and blends together to form mixture used in extrusion processes for Thread Seal.
• Operates preforming equipment to form the billets that are loaded in extrusion lines.
• Relocates drums of resins from receiving areas to cold storage and production areas.
• Maintains an accurate daily record of all raw materials and supplies used in the pre-forming/blending process.
• Inspects assigned equipment to verify that it is in good operating condition.
• Perform the necessary cleaning on equipment and tools used in the mixing and performing activities.
• Set-up and operate assigned extrusion equipment according to internal procedures.
• Locates materials required, lays out correct tooling and dyes, loads and extrudes products continuously.
• Unloads, weighs and tags all finished jumbo rolls.
• Uses gauges, calipers, micrometers to ensure that product meets specifications.
• Ensures assigned extrusion equipment is maintained in good operating condition, aisles and work areas are clean and free of safety hazards.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records.
• Perform the necessary cleaning on equipment and tools used in the extrusion activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies non-conforming products or components (PTFE resins, pigments, lubricants and mixtures) and quarantine them by physically moving them to a segregation area.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to keep aisles and work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
• Identifies and reports all discrepancies to leaders to ensure that only quality products are produced.
• Stages material for extrusion to ensure identification of material.
• Performs any other assigned duty as directed by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months related experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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:

• Be able to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Be able to reach overhead.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Be able to lift and/or move not more than 35 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions

Altamira Material Solutions, An Evantic company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential job functions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Applicants may request an accommodation through Human Resources.

Disclaimer

Employment is at will. This posting summarizes the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

2pm - 10:30pm