Ram Extrusion Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a production operator to support ram extrusion operations in the Scranton, PA facility. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and precise execution to meet production targets.

You will monitor equipment, handle raw materials, perform quality checks, and record data in Movex while coordinating with maintenance. Overtime may be required to ensure plant operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool use.
• Ability to read micrometers, calipers, tape measures.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely.
• Detail oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to 6S and clean work environment.
• Ability to record and document QC data.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities with safety as first priority.
• Continuously evaluate job tasks, and address safety concerns.
• Lead and complete 6S Projects
• Operate ram extrusion process safely and efficiently
• Monitor process, troubleshoot issues, and ensure product quality
• Record production in Movex and package materials
• Label and identify all materials and complete paperwork accurately
• Maintain clean and organized work area; assist maintenance as needed
• Work overtime to support plant operations

Skills

Safety focus

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Reading micrometers/calipers

Attention to quality

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

• Perform all responsibilities with safety as first priority.
• Continuously evaluate job tasks, and proactively address safety concerns.
• Perform all functions with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility.
• Keep department floor space organized and clean.
• Take initiative to lead and complete 6S Projects
• Demonstrates ability to operate and understand the principles of ram extrusion.
• Manage multiple pieces of equipment and processes at the same time
• Properly start up and shutdown the ram extrusion process.
• Properly setup and tear down ram extrusion dies, clean dies as necessary
• Monitor process and identify problems (heats, rates, physical characteristics, quality defects, and ensure product meets specifications)
• Raw Material - Monitor, fill and/or exchange resin hoppers, complete color changes. Understand and use the Material Transfer System (Silo, Vacuum Pump, Receivers, and Control Panel)
• Properly record production in Movex, cut up scrap, and package materials
• Troubleshoot product defects, process issues, and equipment
• Accurately operate downstream cutting equipment
• Operate within given scrap rates and productivity metrics.
• Cut stock to correct lengths, and package as necessary.
• Properly label and identify all materials
• Ability to complete all paperwork correctly and in a timely fashion
• Use QC Tools to accurately inspect and document inspection data
• Provide accurate information to the next shift during shift change.
• Follow Nonconformance Policy when defects are observed
• Complete Operator PM’s
• Work with Maintenance to ensure that equipment is working properly.
• Assist Maintenance with tooling and equipment repairs as necessary
• Have a complete understanding of normal operating conditions of Chillers, Material Transfer, Nitrogen, Air, Water, and Hydraulic Systems.
• Flexible in job assignments plant wide, works overtime as needed to support plant operations.
• Good attendance record.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Function with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility at all times.
• Show up for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and all required meetings consistently.

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record
• Strong mechanical aptitude – Proper use of hand tools, and power tools. Able to mechanically understand how equipment operates, to assist in troubleshooting
• Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to safely operate forklifts.
• Capable of interacting with machine controls (Using Human Interface to control Process)
• Commitment to a clean work environment and equipment
• Quickly and accurately be able to read and measure with micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractor, feeler gauge, and weight scale).
• Use fractions and decimals to record measurements.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Detail oriented personality – Excellent verbal, handwritten, and email communication skills
• Commitment to the operating principles and 6S programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, use time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to record and confirm prime product, resin and scrap across multiple extrusion lines.
• Strong use of the Intranet to get Process Sheets, QC Documents, Work Instructions, Forms, MSDS.

Pay Transparency

The salary for this position starts at $23.51. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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