Continuous Mixer Operator - 2nd Shift

Interface, Inc.; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. is seeking an operator to run the continuous mixer, prioritize safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires adapting to extrusion processes, learning new procedures, and maintaining materials for the lines.

You will handle inventory, perform material testing, and cooperate with the team to meet center-line targets while working in a non-climate controlled, multi-floor setting. Great for hands-on, detail-oriented candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Past experience which demonstrates hands on mechanical/technical aptitude.
• Experience with the operations of plastics extrusion equipment (preferred, but not necessary). Extrusion process training offered.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and troubleshoot difficulties while upholding quality standards.
• Ability to operate all quality equipment as required. (Moisture / Ash / Particle Size / PPA / APA / Tensile). Training provided.
• Hyster and Pallet Jack (tugger) certification (internal training required).
• Competent computer skills (specific software application training provided).
• Ability to use a calculator to determine machine changes to bring a product to the center line.
• 5S Training.White Belt.

Responsibilities

• Must Follow all safety rules.
• Understands the use of PPE. (Emphasis on Heated Areas/ Material Handling).
• Understands the proper use of Pivot Gates.Loading / Working at Elevated Heights.
• Hyster and Pallet Jack (tugger) certification (internal training required).
• Working in non-climate controlled conditions.
• Material Staging / Reporting.
• Proper base materials, concentrates, and regrinds pulled for the lines.
• Maintaining the material needs to the continuous mixers throughout the shift.
• Weighing up boxes and drums after recipe changes and inventory them.
• Maintaining inventory of all components, production supplies, raw materials, and material supplies (banding of boxes, bags, lids, etc.).
• Responsible for receiving material.
• Collect gaylord box or super sacks of material.Label appropriately.Record in AS400 / MESr or JDE System.
• Quality.
• Understand, and follow work instructions. Make suggestions for improvements or revisions as needed.
• Perform product testing using specified procedures and testing equipment. (Moisture / Ash / Particle Size / PPA / APA / Tensile).Enter test data into MESr.
• Assist in supplying all retains or samples as required by Control Plan with appropriate recorded information.
• Recognize quality problems based on QA date, visual inspections, process monitoring, etc. and make appropriate corrective actions.
• Machine
• Coordinate and assist in line set-up and changeovers.
• Use quality data results to make machinery adjustments to bring product to center line.
• Set Up and operate manufacturing equipment within the specified limits of the appropriate center line.
• Assist in operating all functions of assigned production lines, maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Set up additive equipment to process based on density calculation and keep filled.
• Follow established die change and die cleaning intervals.
• Understands how to properly use a torque wrench and bolt tightening patterns.
• Assist team members through the change-over process efficiently and thoroughly, which includes activities involved with tear-downs, die cleaning, set-ups and product testing / separation (if needed).
• Relieve for breaks. Cover for job functions and ensure that qualified personnel are available to cover production.
• Assist with R&D and continuous improvement projects, as assigned or available.
• Demonstrate ability to properly start-up / shutdown continuous mixer.
• Complete all other projects and tasks assigned by Production Supervisor or other member of management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Extrusion equipment

Learning agility

Quality equipment operation

Hyster certification

Pallet jack certification

Computer skills

Calculator use

5S White Belt

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400 / MESr / JDE

Job description

Interface, Inc. is seeking an operator to run the continuous mixer, prioritize safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires adapting to extrusion processes, learning new procedures, and maintaining materials for the lines.

You will handle inventory, perform material testing, and cooperate with the team to meet center-line targets while working in a non-climate controlled, multi-floor setting. Great for hands-on, detail-oriented candidates.