Extrusion Technician C

JM Eagle; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle is seeking a General Worker in Umatilla, Oregon, responsible for efficiently operating a production line. The role involves maintaining documentation, preparing packaging, and ensuring quality control during production.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma, at least 90 days of experience, and demonstrate the ability to operate forklifts safely. This position offers hands-on responsibilities in a dynamic work environment with adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 90 days experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Capable of solving practical problems in variable situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of multiple production lines.
• Prepare packaging materials and visually inspect products.
• Assist in production line start-up and changeovers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality control inspection

Documentation maintenance

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for the efficient operation of a specific line or work area in the production department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Learn and maintain all documentation required and barcode system for production reporting
• Must prepare to pass the Job Certification Test for level “B” in 90 days from the date of last level change.
• Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
• Prepare packaging materials
• Visually inspect product for quality control purposes
• Measure and record pipe dimensions as directed
• Make adjustments on bellers and printing equipment as needed
• Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product)
• Assist in production line start‑up activities and changeovers.
• Cut and band scrap as directed
• Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately
• Work as a team with other personnel
• Operate a forklift truck safely and inspect fork trucks as instructed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma preferred, must have at least 90 days experience and demonstrate all requisite skill and knowledge of a General Worker with a passing grade to be certified in our JCP Program as a Level C Extrusion Technician.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups (employees or customers).

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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Safety/ Total Housekeeping Management (THM)

Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Maintain designated work spaces in a clean, safe, and timely manner in compliance with the plant’s THM/Safety policy.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; frequently to stand and walk; must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position is in a plant environment where the employee will frequently be exposed to year‑round weather conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Noise levels are usually loud; personal protective equipment will be worn in given plant areas and when job functions necessitate.