Extruder Operator

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Bear, Delaware is seeking a manufacturing associate to join the extrusion team. The role focuses on silicone extruded rubber products, ensuring safe, efficient production and quality control.

You will set up equipment, monitor parameters, measure with micrometers, assist in inventory, and train new staff while partnering with QA, shipping, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years extruding experience.
• Experience with inventory systems.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers.
• Ability to use lifting and moving devices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor manufacturing parameters for safe, efficient production of silicone extruded rubber products.
• Adjust machine for extrusion and winder operation.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and QC instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Package extruded tape and case product per customer specifications.
• Assure sufficient raw material base by recording usage on work orders and in the computer system.
• Perform scheduled housekeeping in the production area.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing for traceability and run documentation.
• Communicate with quality, shipping, and value added regarding product quality and material availability.
• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material processes including DMRs and hold tags.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

Extruding experience

Inventory systems

Basic math

Material handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Job description

This role will function as part of a team to meet production goals.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to the safe, efficient production of silicone extruded rubber products.
• Adjust machine for proper extrusion and winder operation.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and various measuring/quality control instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Package extruded tape and case product per customer specifications.
• Assure that a sufficient quantity of raw material base is available to meet daily production demands by recording all inventory material usage on work orders and within computer software system.
• Perform scheduled housekeeping by removing product and supply debris from production area using a broom or shovel.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing relating to maintaining product traceability and run documentation.
• Communicate with various departments such as quality, shipping, and value added relative to product quality issues and availability of material for further processing or shipping.
• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material process including DMR’s and hold tags.
• Participate in the training of new employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years previous extruding experience
• Experience with inventory systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers
• Ability to use lifting and moving devices