Extruder Operator - B Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking an extrusion line operator to control and monitor the extrusion process from input to finished product. This role requires adherence to safety policies, data recording, and quality checks to meet customer specifications.

Shifts: B shift—Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Sunday, 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. The shift includes a $1 per hour differential. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift certification, with the ability to lift 50

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets production tickets.
• Performs basic math calculations for production processes.
• Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing; uses computer systems.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Adhere to safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Operate extrusion line including setup, materials, speeds, start/stop, and changeovers.
• Ensure product gauge, dimensions, color, and surface finish meet specs; perform QC tests.
• Record data in daily production logs and QC documents.
• Follow production schedule to meet customer orders; communicate line malfunctions promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production ticket literacy

Math calculations

Effective communication

Computer literate

Continuous improvement mindset

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

To perform tasks necessary to efficiently control the operation of extrusion line from raw material input to finished product.

Must be able to work B Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45PM to 7AM. This shift pay $1 per hours shift differential.

Job Duties

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
• Maintains company’s quality standards and a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents
• Operation of the extrusion line and its operational functions which would include but not limited to; machine set-up, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds (input or output), start and stop functions, change over, down times, die and screw tear down, screen pack, line specific tools and proper lock out/tag out procedures
• Maintain extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, and color, dyne, maintaining surface finish or identifying surface defects and performing quality control tests required. This includes double check and data collection procedures currently in place
• Transfers data to the daily production log book, quality control documents or forms used in the production process
• Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders including those with instructions
• Communicate line malfunctions in a timely manner to ensure production downtime is kept to a minimal
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of experience or a forklift certification
• Ability to read production tickets
• Ability to work at an accelerated pace
• Ability to perform math calculations; and measure using measuring tape or other instruments
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; must be computer literate
• Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time

Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.