Silicone Extrusion Operator - Night Shift

NewAge Industries, Inc.; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NewAge Industries, Inc. is seeking a Silicone Extrusion Operator to support the Silicone Department and meet daily production requirements. The role involves operating extrusion machinery, following safety procedures, and contributing to cleanroom documentation.

You will measure silicone tubing and hose, learn to use various measuring tools, and participate in FIFO material handling. This 12-hour shift position requires reliability and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.
• Speak effectively to fellow employees and document information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Use the daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Be trained on machine safety, set-up, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose (ID, OD, wall thickness).
• Be trained to measure with rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gauges; use ultrasonic thickness gauges for wall thickness measurements.
• Mix 50-60 lbs of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.
• Climb ladders to string the line at start-up.
• Record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation (FIFO).
• Collaborate with other departments daily and maintain Cleanroom logs.
• Work reliably on 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Basic Math

English Proficiency

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rulers

Tape Measures

Dial Calipers

Ultrasonic Gauges

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.