Extrusion Operator

Modern Staffing is seeking Extrusion Operators for a manufacturing company located in Seguin, TX.:

SKILLS:

• Willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule with planned Day/Night Shift Rotation.
• Willing to work 12 hour shifts 6:45 am to 7 pm or 6:45 pm to 7 am.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds routinely.
• Basic understanding of machine operations and adjustments.
• Good technical skills – some background in a mechanical field.
• Good attendance and work habits.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine operations required to set up, operate and adjust multiple Polyethylene Blown Film Extrusion lines with conveying and winding equipment to produce Integral Zipper Plastic Tubing.
• Work from prescribed Production Goals and Standards, Schedules, Manuals, detailed specifications, consultations with Bag Department, Shift Leadership, Maintenance, Purchasing and others.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and other requirements and requisition needed items.
• Assist in the Selection and Training of new Team Operators.
• Relieve team members during lunches and breaks, providing technical assistance to others as needed.
• Work with Shift Supervisor and team members to establish Team Production, scrap and Quality Goals and ensure completion.
• Perform simple calculations for Daily Production Totals and Quality Results.
• Maintain necessary Production, Quality and Equipment records.
• Ensure quality of product and conformance to extremely close tolerances by auditing various quality tests using a variety of electronic machines and visual inspections.
• Evaluate extent of deviation from specifications and assist in making decisions to perform correct machine adjustments or shut down line and scrap defective product.
• Perform routine die changes, changeovers, string – ups, shutdowns and startups.
• Troubleshoot difficulties in all areas, perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments and report mechanical or electrical problems to the maintenance department.
• Use shadowgraph machine, electronic micrometer, chantillon machine, slitter, ruler and various hand tools.
• Operate electric lift table and pallet jacks.
• Adhere to company policy as well as prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping of work areas and equipment.
• Fill out skid tickets and move materials as necessary in performance of duties or as directed.
• Operate up to two inline print presses in conjunction with other machines. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of print presses.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.