Extrusion Technician

Pipeline Plastics, LLC; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Plastics, LLC seeks an Extrusion Technician in Levelland, Texas. This role is responsible for performing and maintaining daily production line activities, including safety compliance, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and efficient production. Candidates should have a high school diploma, mechanical troubleshooting skills, and experience in manufacturing. Regular attendance and adherence to safety protocols are mandatory. The position requires the ability to lift 75 pounds and work in temperature extremes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities required.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery necessary.
• Self-motivated and dependable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record.
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Heavy machinery operation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

An Extrusion Technician is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime.

Primary Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Completion of shift production and reporting paperwork
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor
• Meet quality specifications for all products produced
• Preform Preventive Maintenance on all equipment as needed
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively
• Maintain facility housekeeping
• Adhere to PLP product sampling schedule
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, certification requirements
• Perform tooling changeovers in an efficient manner
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent, desired
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Punctual with good attendance
• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion, such as: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, griping, and standing
• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 12 continuous hours
• Ability to work in temperature extremes
• Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast repetitious operation