Extruder Operator

Extruder Operator

Daily operation of plastics extrusion equipment: shape, thin, gauge and form sheets, providing thermoforming operations the ability to create plastic products for use in food packaging, understanding, and supporting total manufacturing flow in support of meeting/exceeding customer's needs while meeting company standards for quality, efficiency and safety.

Night shift: Sun, Mon, Tues and every other Sat. 7pm-7am OR/ Wed, Thurs, Fri. and every other Sat. 7pm-7am

Training takes place during day shift for approx. 4-8 weeks depending on experience.

Pay rate: $23-28 based on experience.

Position type: Temp-to-hire or Direct Hire

Job location: Mt. Pleasant, WI

Specific duties:

Utilize the HMI machine to adjust components to regulate speed, pressure, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials.

Perform quality checks according to established procedures and ensure all standards are being met.

Examine measure and weigh materials or product to verify conformance to standards using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers or scales.

Monitor machine operations and observe color, light, and gauges to detect malfunctions.

Verify that parameters set on the machine are correct for each specific product and material, adjusting when corrections during production runs are necessary.

Adjust controls to regulate machine functions.

Select and install machine components such as dies, molds and cutters, according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.

Record and maintain data related to downtime, including amount of time, reason for downtime and actions to correct the problem.

Keep all waste and scrap levels within company guidelines.

Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.

Assist thermoforming operations with packing material, inspecting product, and troubleshooting when necessary.

Notify supervisors when produced materials fail to meet standards.

Keep work areas clean, organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.

Follow all HACCP and good manufacturing practices (GMP's).

Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws.

Requirements:

Must have prior experience as an Extruder in plastics industry (blow molding, injection molding, etc).

Knowledge of Extrusion process (particularly to produce extruded sheet).

Knowledge of Thermoforming Machinery Process.

Knowledge of material batch blending systems (particularly loss in weight systems).

Ability to perform small Electrical / Mechanical maintenance independently.

Superior trouble shooting skills.

Quick learning aptitude.

Strong math skills (measurements, percentages, calculate footage).

Mechanical aptitude.

Methodical / structured approach to troubleshooting.

We are an equal opportunity employer.