Extrusion Operator

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions in Aurora, OH is seeking a line operator to operate the extruder, follow safety procedures, and maintain product quality. You will troubleshoot production issues, adjust process parameters, and document production data to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on equipment inspection, adherence to quality standards, and teamwork to support preventive maintenance and training for new staff.

Qualifications

• Follow safety and work procedures to maintain a safe, productive environment.
• Set up and operate the extruder to meet quality and production requirements.
• Record production data and assist in preventive maintenance.
• Inspect equipment before production and monitor line quality with QC tools.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures to keep a safe, productive work environment.
• Set up and operate extruder for production according to specs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve production issues.
• Adjust machine parameters to control speeds and temperatures.
• Record and maintain production data and QC results.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Train new team members on standard procedures.
• Inspect equipment and ensure material meets customer requirements.

Skills

Safety procedures

Extruder operation

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Data recording

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Comparators

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $27 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

• This role will be responsible for a number of activities. These activities include but are not limited to:
• Follows all Trelleborg safety and work procedures to ensure a safe, productive work environment; checks to ensure all safety guards are in place and working properly
• Performs setup and operates extruder to produce product according to quality, production, and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoots equipment and other production related issues.
• Detects and solves problems related to product quality, aesthetics, and/or contamination.
• Adjusts machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, quantities, dimensions, and flow of materials or raw materials.
• Records and maintains production data
• Assists with preventive maintenance activities
• Assist in training other team members
• Inspects quality of equipment before production beings and continuously checks quality of the line as product is produced using required QC equipment such as but not limited to calipers, rulers (in, mm and m), and comparators.
• Ensures material meets customer requirements
• Completes all required paperwork and forms

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