Position Summary
Extrusion Operator I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tubing extrusion machines, equipment requiring the oversight of an immediate team of assemblers, or by acting as an assistant in certain line setup operations. This individual will ensure the continued operation of extrusion, coiling and packaging. This individual will perform simple, repetitive tasks associated with machine operation. This position will operate machines and production lines that require a high level of attentiveness.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work well with other team members and effectively escalate any safety, quality or other production concerns.
- Keep work area and equipment clean.
- Supports improvements for 6s initiatives.
- Able to read and understand procedures.
- Responsible for safe operation of equipment in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Capable of starting a machine from power off state.
- Performs work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.
- Operates machines to produce good quality products at established run rates.
- Reads and interprets gauges and dials as required on equipment.
- Interpreting machine faults, resolving the problems, and restarting of the machine.
- Completes production records and work order documentation as needed.
- Perform inspection or testing of product to ensure good quality.
- Weigh, count, package, and label finished product.
- Able to learn to operate simple machines quickly and easily.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in operating multiple simple machines.
- Supports overtime activities as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to oversee/run assigned processes without requiring assistance from others.
- Ability to work at pace for line/process to achieve shift goal.
- Performs routine safety inspections on assigned processes.
- Able to perform in all required in process quality inspections for assigned area/process including moderate difficulty in-process testing & debug (Silicone/Heparin/Packaging Testing).
- Able to clear equipment jams and reset equipment.
- Able to escalate issues to line technicians as required.
- Able to perform changeovers (sizes of tubing and coils).
- Basic Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and computer experience preferred.
- Able to read and understand procedures.
- Willingness and ability to complete internal training for job duties.
- Willingness and ability to complete Lock-Out / Tag-Out training.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 0-12 months experience required.
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