Extruder Operator - C Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Indiana seeks an extrusion line operator to control the line from raw material input to finished product, ensuring efficient production and adherence to schedules.

The role requires reading tickets, maintaining quality and safety, performing setup/changeovers, and logging data in daily records. A high school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of experience (or forklift certification) is required; able to lift up to 50 pounds and work the specified shift with a $1 per hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of experience or forklift certification.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Ability to perform math calculations and measurement using tape or instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Maintains company quality standards and a safe working environment by following all safety policies and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Operates extrusion line including machine setup, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds, start/stop, changeover, downtime, die and screw teardown, screen pack, and lock out/tag out procedures.
• Maintains extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, surface finish; conducts QC tests; doubles checks and data collection procedures.
• Transfers data to the daily production log book and QC documents used in production.
• Follows production schedule and related documents to meet customer orders, including those with special instructions.
• Communicates line malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Read production tickets

Accelerated pace

Math calculations/measurement

Verbal & written communication; IT-l;

Continuous improvement

Lift 50 lbs; stand long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of experience or 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 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.