Extrusion Operator - Shift A

The individual will join our Centrotherm Manufacturing Team reporting to our shift supervisor. The ideal candidate is responsible for fabricating components of our InnoFlue line of polypropylene vent system components. In this role, the candidate will be operating our extrusion lines and working closely with the extrusion team. This position is on our first shift, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday – Wednesday / 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday -Thursday rotating between.

Job duties:

• Execute daily handoffs to the day shift by communicating production rates and operational status
• Lead 2nd shift team utilizing the UCG quality principles including an emphasis on continuous improvement
• Distribute and monitor work orders to team members
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following the principles of 5S
• Safely operate production equipment/build product per work instructions
• Impart quality into every part through attention to detail and execution of in-process control plan
• Complete daily/weekly preventative maintenance of assigned equipment
• Ensure efficient use of time and equipment, ensuring that the appropriate records are maintained and that tight inventory control and security are maintained
• Ensure that manufacturing transactions are accurately entered into our MRP System
• Assist in continuous improvement
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to workplace safety
• A high school degree is required. An associate’s degree is preferred
• 2-5 years of one of the following skills are strongly preferred:
• Operation of extrusion equipment
• Operation of blow molding, thermal forming, injection molding, or extrusion equipment
• Plastic or metal welding and fabrication certification
• Candidates with operator experience outside of plastics will be considered
• Training will be provided
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word is required
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.
• Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
• Must be a good communicator and self-motivated. Must be able to follow verbal and written communications/directions
• A forklift license is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.