Extrusion Operations Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Line Operator will work as part of a team to support one of the production lines with a focus on operating, caring for, and maintaining the extrusion equipment, and improving the machines performance.

• Key activities include process monitoring, minor maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

• The Line Operator reports to the Production Supervisor or Lead Operator at the manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Adjust controls to draw product into specified diameter.

• Assist with changeovers on extrusion machines according to production line changes.

• Clean work areas.

• Load machine hoppers with mixed materials.

• Measure and examine extruded products for defects, and to check for quality conformance to specification; adjust controls as necessary to alter product.

• Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths.

• Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature, and synchronize speed of extrusion.

• Document machine operating conditions and product measurements

• Report major process change to Production supervisor.

• Package product and move to staging area for quality control inspection.

• Performing other duties assigned by Production Supervisor

• 12-hour shifts to include weekend work will be required

• Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have excellent communication skills.

• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment.

• Ability to use and interpret precision instruments, tools, machinery and equipment.

• Must be able to work safely in a production environment; must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties.

• Good organizational skills- must have ability to determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task.

• Adherence to Quality Policy and ISO 9001 Procedural requirements.

• Work closely with quality assurance, shipping personnel, and production supervisor.

• Initiative, adaptability, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen having legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training.

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Specific visions abilities require by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color.

Line Operator Job Description

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• Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.

• Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders.

• Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.

• Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day.

• Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 standards while in required locations.

• The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit the employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel and to reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather; during their shifts, excluding breaks.

TRAINING:

• The company provides training in safety, equipment operation, and quality requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel is not usually required. Travel to other cities or manufacturing facilities may be necessary for training or benchmarking purposes.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

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