Silicone Extrusion Operator

NewAge Industries, Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

NewAge Industries, Inc. is seeking a Silicone Extrusion Operator to run extrusion machinery in the Silicone Department and meet daily production needs.

You will follow the daily schedule, receive safety and operating procedures training, and measure silicone tubing and hose. The role requires teamwork, accurate lot documentation, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Physical tasks include handling 50–60 lbs of silicone rubber and occasional ladder work during start-up.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; basic math and English comprehension test required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; communicate with coworkers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Trained on machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Develop ability to measure silicone tubing and hose (I.D., O.D., wall thickness).
• Measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness gauges, and pin gauges; use ultrasonic thickness gauges for wall measurements.
• Must mix 50-60 lbs of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.
• Must work on ladders to string line at start up.
• Use FIFO for raw materials; record accurate lot information and document per company rules.
• Collaborate daily with other departments and perform housekeeping and log Cleanroom activities.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Basic math

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

A Silicone Extrusion operator utilizes the machinery in the Silicone Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Description

Position Summary:

A Silicone Extrusion operator utilizes the machinery in the Silicone Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Operators will be trained on all machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in the platinum and the peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Operators will develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose. This includes the I.D., the O.D., and the wall thickness.
• Operators will be trained to properly measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gages. A silicone operator must also use ultrasonic thickness gages for wall thickness measurements.
• The operator must have the physical ability to mix 50-60 lbs. of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.
• An operator must be comfortable on ladders in order to string the line at start up.
• Operator must use FIFO when using raw material for extrusion. They must record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation.
• Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected.
• Daily housekeeping and logging of Cleanroom activities is a required.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts

Requirements

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Passing grade on basic math and English comprehension test is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. One should be able to speak effectively to fellow employees. One should be able to take written notes and fill out written run sheet information in an organized, legible fashion.