Extrusion Operator 1

Vista Mfg.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Mfg. is seeking an Extrusion Operator 1 to assist with setup, teardown, and operation of extrusion lines, contributing to on-spec products and efficient line performance.

You will work under the Production Supervisor and collaborate with extrusion team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required
• Basic math skills
• Lift 50 lbs
• Use of quality inspection tools (calipers, gauges, tape measure)
• Able to follow directives from team lead/management
• Vista Core Competencies
• Attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable

Responsibilities

• Extrusion readiness: assist in setup, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead.
• Run extrusion line(s) for a full day or part of a day.
• Bring compound to extruder as per setup sheet.
• Make spools/boxes according to work instructions.
• Package extruded part according to setup sheet.
• Check parts frequently per QC plan and conformance to specifications.
• Identify defects on extruded products and assist in basic troubleshooting.
• Assist breaks as directed by management.
• Assist in running the Regrind area.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives.

Skills

Basic math skills

Lift 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Flexible

Coachable

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measure

Job description

Job Title

Extrusion Operator 1

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Direct reports

n/a

Key relationships

Extrusion Team Lead, Extrusion Technician, Extrusion Operator

Role Purpose

Assist in and work towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tear down of some extrusion lines and some profiles.

Requirements

• US work authorization (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Basic math skills
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Use of quality inspection tools (i.e., calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.)
• Able to follow directives set forth from team lead and/or management
• Vista Core Competencies
• Essential attributes: Attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable

Key Responsibilities

• Extrusion operational readiness, which includes the following:
• Assist in, and to be working towards independence in set up, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles
• Run extrusion line(s) for a whole day or part of a day
• Bring compound to extruder and compound according to set-up sheet
• Make spools/boxes according to work instructions
• Package extruded part according to set-up sheet
• Check parts frequently per quality control plan/set-up sheet per conformance to specifications
• Identify defects on extruded products
• Assist in basic troubleshooting to bring part back into specification
• Assist breaks as directed by Management
• Assist in running the Regrind area
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives

If deficient in any area of responsibility, appropriate training will be implemented, and successful completion evaluated. The above items are not an exhaustive description, and additional duties may be required.