Operator I Extruder - 1st Shift

SWM International; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking an Operator I Extruder for the 1st shift to efficiently and safely operate an extrusion line, including setup, startup, and troubleshooting. The role requires reading schedules, BOMs, and SOCs, and ensuring product quality and proper packaging. Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities include tooling setup, resuming operation after changes, and adherence to safety and quality standards. The position emphasizes accuracy in data entry and process control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in use of calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Read & understand the Metric & English (US Customary) measuring system.
• Able to read ruler measurement to nearest
• Able to convert measurements from one system to another.

Responsibilities

• Set up the extrusion line according to schedule.
• Read and understand the schedule, BOM, and SOC.
• Select proper tooling and install tooling.
• Insure correct resin; start up the extrusion machine per schedule.
• Position controls, activate drives, test initial product and make adjustments.
• Verify product is in spec and package per instructions.
• Troubleshoot the process and perform QC per SOC.
• Enter data in the data collection system and store finished product.
• Adhere to Food Safety Regulations as applicable.

Skills

HS diploma

Measurement tools

Measurement systems

Ruler reading

Unit conversions

Lifting capability

Basic computer skills

Basic math

English literacy

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Description

Operator I Extruder - 1st Shift

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

DESCRIPTION:

Efficiently and safely perform the duties of operating an extrusion line machine, including setup, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous operation of equipment. Shift schedule is 8AM-4PM. Must be willing and available to work overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to set-up the extrusion line according to schedule.
  • Read and understand the schedule, BOM, and SOC.
  • Be able to perform all functions of the setup including:
• Select proper tooling
• Install Tooling
• Insure correct resin
• Ability to start up the extrusion machine according to schedule.
  • Position all controls to SOC.
  • Activate Extruder and miscellaneous drives.
  • Test initial product.
  • Make necessary adjustments.
  • Verify product is in spec.
  • Package product in accordance with the packaging instructions.
  • Troubleshoot the process.
  • Perform QC test per SOC.
  • Store finished product per instructions.
  • Validate Process is in Control.
  • Correctly Enters Data in Data Collection.
  • Clean and return to stock all used tooling.
  • Adhere to Food Safety Regulations as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivelent
• Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Read & understand the Metric & English (US Customary) measuring system.
  • Able to read ruler measurement to nearest "
  • Able to convert measurements from one system to another.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Read and comprehend English

Preferred:

• Forklift Certification preferred.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Protective Gloves, when performing certain tasks
• Hearing Protection, when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

This position has an hourly base wage of $19.56 an hour and hours worked between 4pm-8am are eligible for a $1 per hours shift differential.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.