Production Operator

Job Location: COLUMBIA, MO 65202 Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00 Hourly Summary Operate extrusion equipment within acceptable standards for quality, wall control and machine performance with assistance from the shift supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates ability to meet qualification requirements and maintains minimum standard of performance for the job level. Operates all assigned extrusion equipment. Works under the close direction of the supervisor. Bell and unitize pipe products. Operates forklift when required. Visibly inspect pipe for flaws. Operates banding equipment and other miscellaneous packaging equipment. Builds wooden frames when necessary. Sets up and operates extruders, pullers, vacuum tanks, pre-heaters, cut-off saws, printers and bellers. Assists during changeovers. Maintains proper cut length and makes adjustments with the assistance of the supervisor. Maintains constant observation of extrusion heats and all other machine conditions. Makes necessary adjustments under the direction of the supervisor. Performs required QC inspections and tests. Performs all required inspections; wall thickness, outside diameter, ovality, cut length, bell length and records the results per J-M specifications. Records all required data on inspection and equipment condition. Verifies all in process Q.C. checks and test and evaluates results. Makes miscellaneous minor repairs to equipment. Relieves other positions for lunch and breaks. Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities. Keeps equipment and working area clean and orderly, including painting of assigned equipment. Uses safe working practices and reports hazardous conditions at all times. Performs other miscellaneous jobs as directed. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Ability to perform physical and visual requirements. Skills and Abilities Computer skills: Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills. Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and operating instructions. 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 common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and gloves. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. #J-18808-Ljbffr