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Westlake

Extruder Operator Position

Bristol, TN

$17 - $21.25/hr

Extruder Operator-Bristol REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED BY ... HR Business Partner SUMMARY Set-up and operate a minimum of six extruders producing PVC plastic ...

Newell Brands

Opr Sheet Extrusion

Wichita, KS · On-site

Operator Sheet Extrusion Department: Wichita Plastics Production Reports To: Production Supervisor ... Sets up, troubleshoots process and operate plastic extruder line equipment to produce quality ...

Arclin

Operator

Albany, GA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Use plastic bags to hold raw materials during weighing. * Enter ingredient amounts into the ... Communicate with the Extruder Operator to maintain smooth line operation. Operator Job ...

Pratt Industries

Extruder Operator

Dallas, TX

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating Plastics Extrusion Machinery including but not limited to setup, operation, cleanup, and recommendation of improvements to meet ...

Pratt Industries

Extruder Operator

Dallas, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

SUMMARY Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating Plastics Extrusion Machinery including but not limited to setup, operation, cleanup, and recommendation of improvements to meet ...

Westlake Corporation

Extruder Operator Position

Bristol, TN · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Extruder Operator-Bristol REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED BY ... HR Business Partner SUMMARY Set-up and operate a minimum of six extruders producing PVC plastic ...

Signode

Extruder Operator - Florence, KY

Florence, KY · On-site

$29.57/hr

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health ... Salary: $29.57/hourly+ 10% night shift differential Summary The Extruder Operator III position ...

Signode

Extruder Operator - Florence, KY

Florence, KY

$29.57/hr

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health ... Salary: $29.57/hourly+ 10% night shift differential Summary The Extruder Operator III position ...

Arclin

Operator

Cleveland, OH

$21/hr

Uses plastic bags to hold raw materials as they are weighed. • Enters amount of each ingredient ... Extruder Operator to ensure the line moves smoothly.

Arclin

Operator

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$21/hr

Uses plastic bags to hold raw materials as they are weighed. • Enters amount of each ingredient ... the extruder conveyor, checking the extruder control panel to ensure that the batch is moving ...

Intralox

Extruder Operators

Twinsburg, OH · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Load materials into extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates. * Move controls to ... Skills and Requirements * 3+ years as a machine operator, preferably in some kind of plastic ...

Kruger Family Industries

Extrusion Operator

Portage, WI · On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

SUMMARY The Extrusion Operator sets up and operates a plastic extruder including all support equipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Mid South Extrusion

Operator In Training

Monroe, LA · On-site

$15.87/hr

Position Overview The Extruder Technician / Operator I plays a critical role in ensuring extrusion ... Work Environment & Schedule This is a full-time, hourly position working 8:00 AM-8:00 PM or 8:00 PM ...

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Extruder Operator Position

Extruder Operator Position

Westlake

Bristol, TN

$17 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Westlake Chemical rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 90 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

JOB TITLE: Extruder Operator-Bristol

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED BY: HR Business Partner

SUMMARY

Set-up and operate a minimum of six extruders producing PVC plastic moulding. Perform own tooling change outs and die cleaning as well as grading own rejects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Run a minimum of six extruders maintaining correct settings.
  • Bundle and stack moulding as it is extruded.
  • Monitor color, extrusion rate, profile configuration and piece/bundle count.
  • Maintain supply of compound staged at machine.
  • Maintain extrusion equipment in proper condition.
  • Perform own tooling change outs and die cleaning and grading own rejects.
  • Assist in moving units of extruded materials when necessary.
  • Clean any burrs or fuzz off profiles and keep work area clean.
  • Ensure profiles are all turned the same direction and bundled correctly.
  • Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards.
  • Input process data into acquisition system.
  • Comply with established safety rules.
  • Comply with company policy and procedures.
  • Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, lead and supervisors/managers.
  • Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of supervisor and/or lead.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education/Knowledge

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

  • Experience

One to three years industrial experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.

  • Skills

Must be mechanically inclined and have proficient math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

  • Communication

Ability to write simple correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must push a 900 pound buggy approximately 200 feet six to eight times a day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

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