Extrusion Operator Monday-Thursday 7PM-7AM

The Azek Company; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Extruder Operator to work Monday through Thursday, 7 PM to 7 AM. The role involves ensuring safety, quality, and production on the line, performing various operational tasks, and providing training. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have good manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required, usually acquired through a high school diploma.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds periodically and manual dexterity for machinery operation.
• Forklift operation certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety, quality, and production of the line.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and plant safety guidelines.
• Communicate with shift operators and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Forklift operation certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position is Monday through Thursday 7PM to 7AM.

Hourly Range:

Entry level $19 including a 6% shift differential.

Experienced Operator starting at $20 including a 6% shift differential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the safety, quality, and production of the line. If assigned an assembler, you are responsible for their management and training.

Safety

· Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and plant safety guidelines

· Operate forklift according to safety training guidelines to maintain raw material supply for the production line

· Maintain a clean and safe work area

Quality

· Make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications

· Reject product outside of specifications

· Enter accurate and timely metrics

Production

· Retrieve materials needed for line set-up

· Run the parts at the assigned rates

· Set up multiple dies and calibrators

· Ability to dismantle calibrator, clean it and put it back together properly

· Ability to change haul off pads

· Understand what melt looks like in vents and how to adjust the temperature

· Operate a minimum of two production lines to include loading, assembly, packaging and loading

· Troubleshoot production line machinery

· Perform equipment change-overs

· Complete accurate daily written production logs

· Communicate with shift operator from other shifts

· Shut down equipment when not in use as trained so as not to delay start-up

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor/management

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist mechanics and machinists in repair work when necessary
• Perform back-up for warehouse employees
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times daily
• Ability to be certified in forklift operation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Extruder Operator job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Extruder Operator job.

While performing the duties of the Extruder Operator job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hand and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear or smell.

The employee must be periodically lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include those close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots (steel-toed, ankle high), and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

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