Extruder Operator - D Shift

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. is seeking a qualified individual to operate the extrusion line from input to finished product at our Indiana facility.

The role requires working D Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45PM to 7AM with a $2 per hour shift differential. Responsibilities include machine setup, process control, quality checks, and data transfers to production logs while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Reading production tickets

Pace/Speed

Math calculations

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Continuous improvement

Lifting 50 pounds

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 D Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Every Other Sunday, 6:45PM to 7AM. This shift pay $2 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.