3RD Shift Extrusion Machine Operator

Extrution Operator

3rd Shift is 6pm-6am

This position is working a 2/2/3 schedule.

Location- Dallas,NC 

Pay - $17/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

Other duties may be assigned.  Understanding of all aspects and operating parameters of the extruders  

Understanding of the water system, dryers and loaders.  

Capable of extruder set-up/tear-down. 

Capable of preparing and installing all dies and spreader blocks. Capable of preparing all resin mixes.  

Capable of the Start-up and Shut-Down of all rod and plate extruders  

Capable of cleaning hoppers, dies, extruders, ovens, saws and other equipment 

Capable of accurately completing all reporting paperwork. 

Capable of following all safety rules, regulations and procedures 

Capable of identifying, measuring and labeling acceptable finished product.  

Capable of producing finished product within specification. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations, and other employees of the organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: The employee is required to be able to operate a forklift, scales, and department production equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts 

 The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.