Extruder Operator - C Shift

ADP, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia in Richmond, IN is seeking an Extruder Operator for the C Shift to efficiently control extrusion line operations from input to finished product.

The role requires reading production tickets, meeting quality standards, and complying with safety policies. The position includes a $1 per hour shift differential and requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Maintains quality standards and a safe working environment by following safety policies and reports unsafe conditions.
• Operates extrusion line including setup, materials like films and resins, color concentrates and additives, production speeds, start/stop functions, changeovers, downtime, die and screw teardown, screen packs, and line tools.
• Maintains extruded product to required gauge, length, width, color, dyne; performs QC tests and records results.
• Transfers data to daily production log, QC documents, or forms used in production.
• Follows production schedule and related documents to meet customer orders and instructions.
• Communicates line malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production tickets

Fast-paced

Math calculations

Written & verbal communication

Continuous improvement

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Extruder Operator - C Shift

Full-Time Regular Full-Time Richmond, Richmond, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3805

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 C Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45AM to 7PM. This shift pays $1 per hour 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.