Extrusion Technician

Paycom; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Climate controlled environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Minnesota Wire is seeking an mechanically inclined operator for extrusion line work in a climate controlled environment. The role requires following detailed work instructions, operating extrusion line components, and maintaining accurate production documentation.

Responsibilities include adjusting temperature profiles, logging production activities, and ensuring quality through setup and ongoing monitoring. Company offers benefits and opportunities for advancement in a clean, safe facility.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to multi-task required.
• Spatial perspective and the ability to follow written instructions.
• Proficiency with documentation and paperwork for production logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion line and auxiliary components per instructions.
• Adjust extruder settings (temperature profile) to yield proper compound melt.
• Log production jobs and complete related paperwork (reel tag, production report).
• Set up tooling and inspect for concentricity.
• Meet material usage targets and run-rate for the process router.
• Exhibit good housekeeping and proper tooling crib integrity.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking

Spatial perspective

Ability to follow instructions

Documentation

Team player with positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Extruder equipment

Job description

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment? Are you a team player with a positive attitude? Then, we are looking for you!! This position comes with a $500 sign on bonusSome of the benefits our employees enjoy:PTOMedical, Vision, Dental, Accident, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness InsurancePaid holidays401K/Roth retirement with company matchEmployee Assistance Program (100% Company paid)Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)Clean, safe, climate controlled work environmentOpportunities for advancement and/or cross training90 day review and wage adjustmentAnnual Reviews with wage adjustmentsOpportunity for advancement and cross trainingMajor Duties and Responsibilities:• Perform basic math and computer skills• Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree• Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-‐ups• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervisiono Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melto Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.• Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead• Change out screen pack during a process when needed• Tooling (tip and die)o Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gaugeo Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity• Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor productso Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set-‐up time and run-‐rate ofthe process routero Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&Eo Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start-‐up and required intervalso Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process• Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel• Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating)• Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity• Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn• Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2• Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-‐task is required. Excellentspatial perspective. Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilitiesInterpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction. Ability to work in andability to effectively communicate with their supervisor.