Extrusion Operator- Nightshift

OCTAL - an Alpek Polyester Business; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an Extruder Machine Operator to monitor and operate extrusion machines, ensuring efficient production. This entry-level role requires problem-solving skills, mechanical inclination, and strict adherence to safety protocols. You'll be responsible for maintaining equipment, inspecting produced materials, and communicating effectively with the team. The position offers a competitive pay range of $20.00/hr to $28.00/hr based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring basic technical and operational skills.
• Must follow all OSHA safety rules and wear personal protective equipment.
• Ability to monitor and maintain extrusion machinery.

Responsibilities

• Monitors extrusion machine start-up and operation.
• Ensures quality of materials produced.
• Inspects equipment for mechanical failures.

Skills

Problem solving/analysis

Time management

Ability to multi-task

Safety oriented

Technical capacity

Accuracy in work

Mechanically inclined

Highly self-motivated and driven

Tools

Electrical Equipment

Quality Control Systems

Job description

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OCTAL - an Alpek Polyester Business provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Monitors extrusion machine start up and operation duties to maximize efficiencies and achieve production goals for the shift.
• Ensures material is flowing through the production equipment continuously to maintain a quality product.
• Inspects output to ensure the quality of the materials produced.
• Provides leadership in identifying production and quality issues and effectively resolving them.
• Maintains records of production and variances as requested.
• Checks equipment to ensure it is functioning properly. Notifies supervision or maintenance if there are any unusual conditions, mechanical or electrical failures, malfunctions or adjustments, cleaning or repairs of production equipment is needed during the production shift.
• Communicates with previous shift, and supervision to exchange information on process conditions or other important issues.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA Safety and Health rules and wears personal protective equipment at all times as required.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Skills

• Problem solving/analysis
• Time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Safety oriented
• Technical capacity
• Accuracy in work
• Mechanically inclined
• Highly self-motivated and driven

Competencies

• Electrical Equipment Operation
• Quality Control and Troubleshooting
• Rotating Equipment Operations
• Valve Operations
• Emergency Shutdown Response
• Operator responsibility during normal Operations
• Process Upset Conditions
• Responses to Emergencies
• Operation Safety
• Root Cause Analysis
• Data Management and Control
• Quality Systems Compliance

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing

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