Machine Operator (Plastic Extrusion)

Job Description

Job Description

At Pacur, our Extrusion Machine Operators oversee one or more sheet lines ensuring all safety, quality, output, documentation, and cleaning standards are met or exceeded.

Shift: Extrusion Machine Operators work a rotating 12-hour shift. 7:00AM to 7:00PM and 7:00PM to 7:00AM. The 28-day rotation results in approximately 14 work shifts per month.

What you will do:

• Start up and shut down sheet lines as directed by supervisor or lead

• Oversee the operation of one or more sheet lines safely and efficiently. You are responsible for safety, quality, output and documentation.

• Complete job changeovers with minimal scrap and downtime

• Safely complete indexing at the end of a roll

• Complete all required data entry in the Plex computer system

• Complete all required equipment logs

• Maintain good sheet output through the use of quality standards, scanning equipment, visual checks, end of roll sampling and maintaining silicone quality

• Ensure dryer loading, color auger feed, and mixing station operations

• Maintain all silicone requirements including bath changes

What are the education and skill requirements?

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and execute written instructions in job packets
• One or more years of experience as a production machine operator or setup technician
• Ability to troubleshoot and make machine adjustments as needed to maintain quality output
• Willingness and ability to work with team mates on other extrusion lines

What are the physical requirements?

• Must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds
• Stand and walk to monitor the extrusion line throughout the shift
• Climb ladders and stairs to access the 2nd level of the extrusion lines

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Excellent Communication Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Extrusion Machine
• Overhead Crane
• Measurement Gauges