Opr I - Eagle Extrusion
The schedule for this position is Sunday; 11:00pm- 6:00am, Monday- Thursday; 9:45pm-6:00am.
The Operator will set up, operate, and monitor extrusion machines and secondary machines to produce a wide variety of belting products as well as utilize automated equipment to produce endless belts to meet the expectations of the customer.
This position has potential for career progression through 3 levels.
Principal Accountabilities: (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Level 1 Operator:
- Understands all JSA’s associated with the specific task, equipment or procedure being performed.
- Complies with ISO work instruction standards that have been trained and signed off.
- Understands how and when to move raw materials from staging area to the dryer vessels and to move finished goods out of the production area. (Secondary operation, fabrication or shipping).
- Executes the task reliably as part of the daily job functions.
- Identifies and labels raw material containers, gaylords and barrels, preps materials for drying and processing.
- Understands and executes pre-staging of resins for upcoming shifts.
- Passes testing and maintains a current Fenner Drives forklift license.
- Sets up and tears down extrusion lines (Crosshead, Dies and other tooling as required), safely, properly, and within accepted time standards.
- Understands how to inspect the tooling prior to setup to ensure a successful setup can be achieved.
- Reads and interprets product prints.
- Runs a variety of products to print.
- Processes a minimum of one secondary production process – Driver Pad Drilling.
- Reads instruments, gauges and Mylar (dial calipers, micrometer, etc.), and performs quality checks as determined by the Work Order inspection sheet, or Control Plan document.
- Sufficient understanding of extrusion processing and equipment basics to make adjustments to lines in order to make product to specification. Recognizes the cost of scrap.
- Understands and follows packaging standards, including proper spooling, correct box size, pack quantities, labeling, label placement, etc.
- Performs housekeeping duties (organizing, sweeping, cleaning and dumping trash) on a regular basis as part of the daily work tasks, and as assigned by scheduling or your supervisor.
- Performs 6S audits and follow-up tasks in order to keep the work areas safe, clean and efficient.
- Fabricate high quality standard o-rings utilizing automated equipment and fabricate special profile belts manually to required specifications.
- Proficiently butt weld and recognize quality of weld.
- Makes accurate and timely entries in the DSI shop floor control system.
- Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers Values and Behaviors at all times.
Level 2 Operator:
- Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 accountabilities.
- Requires limited assistance in setting up and tearing down extrusion lines (dies and downstream) on all products, including Driver Pad, TEB, Key, and other complex profiles.
- Can successfully run complex profiles such as Driver Pad, TEB, Key and others.
- Understands how to set up and run secondary equipment, including Driver Pad Driller, Granulator, TEB Welder, and Brander.
- Able to set up and run cogging and STS secondary operations.
- Excellent knowledge of the use and care of all tooling and equipment.
- Responsible for recognizing production issues, evaluating conditions, recording and reporting conditions and other pertinent information, and communicating issues on shift reports.
- Recognizes when to call for Maintenance assistance, including off-shift call-ins as necessary.
- Performs Operator PM Maintenance on machines within trained and established guidelines.
- Proficiently runs extrusion lines with minimal assistance from experienced operators.
- May be asked to run more complex products like Driver Pad, TEB, Ride Guide, Key, etc., with assistance from a trained operator.
- May assist in training as directed by supervisor or Team leader on areas based on competency matrix.
- Participates in continuous improvement activities.
- Capable of cleaning and maintaining tooling, screws, and equipment.
Level 3 Operator:
- Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all Level 1 and 2 accountabilities.
- Is able to setup, run, and tear down Driver Pad, TEB, Key, and other complex profiles.
- Understands how to setup and run secondary equipment, including Driver Pad Driller, Cogger, Granulator, TEB Welder, Brander, and the STS line.
- Understands how to troubleshoot the processes and actively works to minimize scrap and downtime.
- Proficiently runs all extrusion lines and is able to troubleshoot and help others.
- Responsible for initiating recommendations regarding improvements to increase safety, quality and productivity and may be asked to help develop or implement the solutions.
- Runs WR and/ or WE runs, with appropriate level of documentation under the guidance of Process Engineering.
Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.
- Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
- Attend required EHS training
- Wear the required PPE at all times
- Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
- Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)
Level 1 Operator:
- This position requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing work and machine operation environment.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and skills.
Level 2 Operator:
- Requires 2-3 years of experience
Level 3 Operator:
- Requires 3-5 years of experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)
• Tow motor license (training provided by Fenner Precision Polymers)