Extrusion Operator

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
Operate a Catenary Continuous Vulcanization (CCV) line to insulate MV Power Cables with a variety of plastic and rubber compounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate a CCV line which includes multiple Pay Offs, Accumulators, Extruders, Cure Tube Sections, Seals, and Take Ups.
• Enter recipe information to insure proper temperatures, pressures, extruder output, and curing profiles are followed exactly per the engineered process.
• Making product changes, compound changes and checking products to specifications.
• Install tooling and adjust tooling position to insure that cable dimensions are within specifications and internal targets.
• Starts machine and adjusts controls to regulate speed of wire travel and temperature of extrusion dies to ensure sheath of uniform thickness.
• Changing of end seals and other line materials to insure proper machine operation and product quality.
• Set up printer and insure print on the cable meets specification.
• Closely monitor all process variables during operation to insure an efficient and quality product.
• Perform quality checks as required to ensure wire meets UL, AEIC, ICEA, customer, and plant specifications.
• Responsible for the identifying and documenting non-conforming products.
• Enter production and quality data into PRT system and accurately complete all paperwork.
• Clean tooling and screws making sure that there is no presence of contamination that will affect the quality of the finished cable.
• Maintain a clean work area (general housekeeping).
• Operate forklift to move material.
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Expectations Specific to the "Floater" position:
• Work a flexible schedule extending to any and all shifts employed by the company.
• Train and cover vacation, sick leave, medical leaves, or other causes for any potential production equipment.
• Preparation for "added" shift

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Read, write, and communicate in a technical environment performing mathematical calculations, understanding verbal or written instructions. Provide verbal or written information to others, work continuous shift if requested, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, work well with others, and distinguish colors correctly.
• Must be able to move about freely in a heavy industrial environment spanning six floor levels.
• Must be able to qualify as a lift operator.
• This position requires standing and walking for most of the shift. This position requires lifting, bending, pushing and pulling. Some pushing of reels will be necessary. Most lifting is accomplished with material handling devices, i.e. reels movers, hoists, etc. Throughout the shift, incumbent must handle reels and tooling weighing 150+ pounds or more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school education or the equivalent.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
• OJT - Will use company systems - SAP

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.