Extrusion Operator

Construction Specialties; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Specialties, Inc. in Fort Valley, GA, is seeking an extrusion operator to run the plastic extruder and produce finished goods that meet customer specifications.

You will follow start-up documentation, read production sheets, perform quality checks with calipers, and adjust the machine as needed. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing experience (extrusion a plus); strong math skills, the ability to read blueprints, and alignment with safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience (extrusion a plus).
• Ability to read production specs and blueprints.
• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer).
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic extruder to meet customer specifications and produce finished goods.
• Perform quality checks with calipers and adjust machine to maintain specs.
• Read production sheets and coordinate with team leads.
• Maintain safe, clean, orderly work area; ensure supplies are in place.
• Package finished goods and assist with packaging/shipping prep.
• Record daily production data and monitor material usage.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math basics

Troubleshooting

Calipers

Pallet jack operation

Lift truck operation

Education

High School

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operates plastic extruder to produce finished goods which meet customer’s specifications and to perform other task incidental to preparing products for delivery to customers.

Job Summary

Operates plastic extruder to produce finished goods which meet customer’s specifications and to perform other task incidental to preparing products for delivery to customers.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Responsible for personal safety and monitoring the safety of others.


• Daily start up and efficiently running extruder to produce finished goods requested by customer in a safe manner utilizing start up documentation and set points.


• Communicate with previous shift lead as well as oncoming shift lead about key information or trouble issues during shift and resolution path


• Review and post weekly schedule for production line


• Coordinate and direct personnel into needed positions with alignment from Supervisor


• Assure all supplies are in place when needed


• Coordinate and arrange daily break schedules aligned with Supervisor and assist as needed


• Daily production reporting of material usage, material and labor scrap, and sheet productivity


• Daily lift truck pre-shift inspection and usage of lift truck


• Reads production sheet to determine what part is to be produced.


• Fills machine hopper with raw material and keeps it full during production run.


• Perform quality checks by taking samples and comparing with blue print and measuring with calipers. Make machine adjustments to maintain specifications.


• Gauge / thickness adjustment throughout the shift to align with production schedule and part blueprint.


• Package finished goods.


• Assemble boxes, spools and skids.


• Package finished goods on spools and/or in boxes and/or on skids.


• Housekeeping: Maintains clean and orderly work area by keeping tools and equipment in proper places and all materials off the floor.


• Performs other routine duties as directed by supervisor.


• Effectively communicate with others


• Overtime may be required

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School

Experience

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience (Extrusion experience is a plus)

Competencies/Skills

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic mathematical problems.


• Must have experience in reading production specifications and/or blueprints


• Must have aptitude to follow verbal and written instructions


• Ability to identify the root-cause of defects in product and recommend processing adjustments to eliminate defect in product


• Must have ability to read tape measure and micrometer


• Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jack and lift truck

About Us

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.

Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world– from the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.