Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Machine Tool, Preventative Maintenance, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Training/Teaching
The Senior Extruder Operator will set up, maintain and operate machinery. The Operator ensures the interminable and efficient running of production.
The shift is Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Swing Shift)
Job responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Sets up and operates machine according to instructions, specifications, and standard charts.
- Able to read schematics, pneumatics, and mechanically incline.
- Prepare work orders, and other specifications to ensure the proper setup sequence is followed.
- Selects, places, and secures tools.
- Places and secures the parts of the equipment in proper place.
- Prepares fixtures and feeding devices, starts machine, and engages feed.
- Observes each machine to verify quality performance.
- Verifies measuring instruments such as rulers and calipers in proper working order.
- Sets and adjusts necessary controls to regulate machines.
- Sharpens tools with bench grinder as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Handles preventative maintenance.
- Trains extruder technicians.
- Creates documentations and specifications for machine settings (HACCP).
Supervisory Responsibilities:- The Senior Extruder Operator will have oversight and supervise and train the extruder technician on their shift.
- Fill in Extruder Operator during time off.
Job Requirements:- Proven experience as a machine operator (5 years)
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
- Ability to lift 75 lbs.
- Able to speak/ read English is a must.
- Able to stand, walk, and bend for 5-7 hrs. at least each day.
- Able to work weekends (Saturday) to perform Preventative Maintenance at least once a month.
- Understanding of production procedures.
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear, PPE)
- Ability to work with other departments and follow guidelines.
- Ability to read and follow SOPs and manuals.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work with other ethnicities.
- You must know how to drive a forklift and scissor lift. Training available in-house.
- Knows how to use hand tools, power tools and other machining equipment.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- Physical stamina and strength.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus.
Benefits:- 401k with Company match up to 4%
- Paid PTO.
- Paid company holidays, 9 per year.
- Low-cost medical insurance
- Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
- Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!