BBSI

Scope of the position: This position is the beginning Operator level and is responsible for the productivity and quality of the assigned extruder operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains compliance with Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
• Completes all annual training as required.
• Know and understand dryer mechanics.
• Break down, clean, set up and start extruders.
• Perform tooling changes (set ups) on dies and restart extruder in an efficient and safe manner.
• Must be able to identify the shop orders, and all related documents, including key dimension sheets and drawings.
• Knows and understands the operation of downstream equipment.
• Identify types of materials utilized in the production of parts.
• Identify all screw and head types.
• Knows and understands the mechanics of the vacuum loading system and blending units.
• Produce parts in the medium difficulty range with little help that meet quality specifications at or above specified rates.
• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE) during the entire shift, to include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear, etc.
• Identify the correct material in accordance with the Shop Order and produce a quality part.
• Develop speed and accuracy in machine tear down and set up.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned by management team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Working knowledge of the extrusion process and materials, highly preferred
• Above average communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to follow directions/processes
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, which can be subject to numerous schedule and priority changes

Physical Demands:

• Moving and lifting objects up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Walking, standing and otherwise perform job functions on concrete floors

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment. Climate may be cold or hot depending on outside temperature.
• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise associated with the extrusion and fabrication manufacturing processes

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