Home Based Plastic Extrusion Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Please only apply if you can work 2nd [3 pm to 11 pm] or 3rd shift [11 pm to 7 am].

Job description:

The FITT USA Plastics Extrusion Operator is key to maintaining optimal productivity, efficiency, and quality of our hose products. He/She is responsible for maintaining assigned equipment, making equipment adjustments, and ensuring production standards are met.

This operator must also maintain safety and quality standards according to procedures (Visual Aids, Work Standards, TPMs) set in place by the Quality, Engineering, safety, and Operations departments.

• Manage the entire extrusion process.
• Take ownership over assigned area and complete equipment adjustments.
• Report any failures, malfunctions or damaged machinery to Maintenance and Quality.
• Follow and maintain safety standards established by EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety Management).
• Operate Extrusion and Winding machinery while applying work instructions, ensuring that the process runs as stated in procedures, visual aids, and work standards.
• Follow work instructions to consume raw materials conservatively and efficiently.
• Fully apply control plan inspections, procedures, records, reaction plans, and escalation processes.
• Oversee inspection, separation, and control of non-conforming material.
• Set up and operate extrusion and winding equipment in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements. Ensures that guidelines for the following parameters are met during set up.

Material Used

Inner and Outer Hose Dimension

Product Specifications

Brandings and Markings

Line Speed

Fine-tune parameters based on production requirements

• After proper line set up, request that the Quality Auditor approves the beginning of production.
• Monitors the operation of the line to ensure flawless production of final hose.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to adjust, position, and secure machinery. Being an Extrusion Operator adjusts and cleans machines.
• Document/Record work performed as needed based on product and quality needs in working area.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years plastics extrusion experience; may substitute 3-5 years of CNC experience. Plastics Extrusion or CNC experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of touch screens and use of:

• a vernier
• a flexometer
• computers
• semi-automated machines
• Automated machinery use

General knowledge of environmental procedures and operational controls.

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work different shifts to cover vacations.

Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

May require overtime or weekend work

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Company-Paid employee premiums for medical-vision-dental-life
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass pre-employment background and reference checks. This position does not have sponsorship for US Work Authorization.

This Posting will remain open to gather qualified candidates for current and future needs. Due to high volume of applications, applicants will only receive notifications if hiring team wishes to interview.

Notice to third parties: Please note that FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement and explicit discussion with Human Resources to source for a stated position, we will not consider nor agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to managers, are deemed to be the property of FITT, Inc and FITT USA, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer