Extruder Operator (X3) - Transcendia
Hebron, OH 43025
About the Job
Transcendia is a leader in custom engineered materials for critical product components in a wide range of markets and applications. The company provides deep material science expertise, outstanding customer service through broad geographic coverage and trusted product reliability.
Job Duties:
Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse
Maintains a safe working environment by following all company safety policies and procedures and reports unsafe conditions and incidents
Maintains company’s quality standards
Operation of the extrusion line and its operational functions which would include but not limited to; machine set-up, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds (input or output), start and stop functions, change over, down times, die and screw tear down, screen pack, line specific tools and proper lock out/tag out procedures
Maintain extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, and color, dyne, maintaining surface finish or identifying surface defects and performing quality control tests required.This includes double check and data collection procedures currently in place
Transfers data to the daily production logbook, quality control documents or forms used in the production process
Follow the production schedule and other related documents necessary to produce and meet customer orders including those with instructions
Communicate line malfunctions in a timely manner to ensure production downtime is kept to a minimal
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in extrusion preferred
Previous forklift certification preferred
Ability to read production tickets
Ability to work at an accelerated pace
Ability to perform math calculations; and measure using measuring tape or other instruments
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be computer literate
Must be dedicated to continuous improvement
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, or stand for extended periods of time
Work Environment:
The work environment may include some or all of the following:
- Inside and outside environment. Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Physically demanding activities
- Dirty environment (situations in which workers or their clothing can become dirty, greasy, etc.)
- May work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Transcendia is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.