Silicone Extrusion Operator

NewAge Industries; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NewAge Industries in Southampton Township, PA is seeking a Silicone Extrusion Operator to support daily production in the Silicone Department. You will follow the daily schedule and learn machine safety, setup, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, measuring silicone tubing (ID/OD/wall thickness) with rulers, calipers, and gauges, plus recording run sheet information and maintaining cleanroom logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic math and English comprehension tested.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and document information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Uses daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Learn machine safety, setup, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Develop ability to measure silicone tubing: ID, OD, wall thickness.
• Measure using rulers, tapes, dial calipers, wall thickness gauges, and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Mix 50-60 lbs of silicone rubber on a two-roll mill and work on ladders during startup as needed.
• Record accurate lot information and follow documentation rules; apply FIFO for raw materials.
• Collaborate with other departments daily and maintain cleanroom logging.

Skills

Math basics

Reading comprehension

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ruler

Tape measure

Dial calipers

Wall thickness gauge

Ultrasonic thickness gauge

Job description

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.