Newport News, VA4 days ago
Ability to train on day shiftESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Set up and/or operate equipment (Extruder, vacuum pumps, material blenders, heated equipment, mobile pallet jacks, hoists, micrometers, microscopes, vision systems, edge trim or calibrated scales, etc.).* Ability to operate a pelletizer and the sheet grinder* Audit process parameters, documenting and ensuring correct inputs for product quality, per customer specifications.* Collaborate with plant leadership to drive results in the key metrics of safety, waste, productivity and quality* Perform quality tests and checks to ensure product meets specification* Perform product changeovers per product specifications* Recognize and respond to material handling issues (blender, scales, dryers, etc.)* Identify machine issues and quickly troubleshoot to resolve malfunctions to maintain production schedules.*