Extruder Operator

Responsible for set up, operating, adjusting, testing and maintaining extruder and header equipment. Maintains

quality check log and completes production report on a daily basis. Communicates quality, material and

production issues to supervisor. Keeps area clean and orderly and routes scrap to appropriate place.

English literate (speak, write and read).

Competent with basic math operations.

Mechanical ability and understanding. Able to do adjustments to meet parts specs.

Able to use micrometers, calipers, industrial microscope, rulers, etc.

Knows molds, sizes, shapes and thread standards.

Knowledge of good manufacturing standards for plastic tubes.

Able to detect equipment malfunctions or misalignments visually and hearing machine noise.

Ability to work in and promote team environment.

PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (Specify minimum desired time of past job experience)

1 - 2 years recent experience as a machine operator in plastic industry or similar manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION (Indicate minimum level of educational desired: basic, high school, GED, vocational, technical, professional., etc. Also

certificates, degrees and/or licenses required for the position)

High School diploma or GED certificate; or

Tenth grade education equivalent plus 3 -4 years applicable experience.