Extrusion Technician

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment? Are you a team player with a positive attitude? Then, we are looking for you!! This position comes with a $500 sign on bonusSome of the benefits our employees enjoy:PTOMedical, Vision, Dental, Accident, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness InsurancePaid holidays401K/Roth retirement with company matchEmployee Assistance Program (100% Company paid)Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)Clean, safe, climate controlled work environmentOpportunities for advancement and/or cross training90 day review and wage adjustmentAnnual Reviews with wage adjustmentsOpportunity for advancement and cross trainingMajor Duties and Responsibilities:• Perform basic math and computer skills• Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree• Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-‐ups• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervisiono Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melto Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.• Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead• Change out screen pack during a process when needed• Tooling (tip and die)o Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gaugeo Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity• Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor productso Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set-‐up time and run-‐rate ofthe process routero Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&Eo Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start-‐up and required intervalso Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process• Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel• Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating)• Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity• Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn• Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2• Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-‐task is required. Excellentspatial perspective. Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.Education: High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilitiesInterpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction. Ability to work in andability to effectively communicate with their supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Minnesota Wire & Cable Company