Extrusion Technician C

JM Eagle; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle, Inc. in Hastings, NE is seeking a production operator to accurately measure and record pipe dimensions using micrometers and calipers, and to prepare units for packaging. The role includes identifying non-conforming products and making minor equipment adjustments to maintain quality.

The position requires safe work practices, ability to read work orders, and experience with performing machine setups and troubleshooting on extrusion lines. Forklift operation is part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 6–12 months related experience and/or training.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Forklift Training Certificate.
• May be required to fill-in Lead Operator position if Lead Operator is absent.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a safe manner and promote safe work habits.
• General cleaning of the production floor and lines.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine machine setup and sequence of operation.
• Prepare specification and daily production paperwork; neat and accurate.
• Set up dies, heads and tooling onto extruder.
• Adjust controls to regulate speed, heat and pressure of machines.
• Start machine and monitor operation to meet pipe specifications.
• Troubleshoot extruder and material handling equipment.
• Inspect items produced for conformance to specs.
• Recommend improvements to methods, equipment and product quality.
• Suggest changes to working conditions or equipment to improve efficiency and safety.
• Report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Set up machines and clean equipment at shift end.
• Operate forklift daily.
• Overtime and/or on-call as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Summary

Should demonstrate the ability to accurately perform and record pipe dimensions using micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers and tape measures. They are also expected to correctly package units, identify non-conforming products and make minor adjustments to equipment.

Summary

Should demonstrate the ability to accurately perform and record pipe dimensions using micrometers, O.D. tapes, calipers and tape measures. They are also expected to correctly package units, identify non-conforming products and make minor adjustments to equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Shift Supervisor or Production Supervisor.

• Perform all work in a safe manner and promote safe work habits.
• Is responsible for general cleaning of the production floor and assigned lines.
• Reads and interprets work orders to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation.
• Prepares specification and daily production paperwork; neat and accurate.
• Selects, positions, and secures dies, heads and tooling onto extruder.
• Adjusts controls to set and regulate speed, heat and pressure of machines.
• Starts machine and observes machine operation to produce pipe to specifications for dimensions and appearance.
• Trouble shoots all extruder, downstream and material handling equipment.
• Examines items produced to determine if items meet specifications.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency and safety of the department, or work crew.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to supervisor.
• Assists workers in solving work problems, assisting in all areas of the production area.
• Sets up machines and equipment. Cleans equipment and work areas up once per shift.
• Be able to operate Forklift daily.
• Over Time and/or Call In to cover shift when short manpower may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory responsibilities unless assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

~Must possess or be able to obtain a Forklift Training Certificate.

Other Qualifications

May be required to have basic knowledge of Lead Operator position to fill-in if Lead Operator is gone.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing and eye protection required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.