Extrusion Operator

Job Title:   Operator I / II , Sheet Extrusion                       

SUMMARY: 

Responsible for safe and high quality operation of the assigned sheet extrusion line area and related process equipment and material handling.  Responsible for following system instructions and coordinate assigned line area activities. 

KEY DUTIES: (List 7 to 12 major activities needed to fulfill the position requirements on an ongoing basis)

• Supports the operation of the Sheet Extrusion line and associated process equipment in accordance with SOPs, SOCs, and system instructions.  Back-up Operator as assigned and necessary. 
• Complete training to become a Certified Sheet Extrusion Operator within 24 months.
• Assists in the packaged product quality of schedule product, according to Manufacturing Specifications, Control Plans and ERP system instructions through product and process quality inspection for all activities, specifically the dimensional properties, saw cutting quality, packaging and overall product appearance. 

• Enter operational data into SAP as needed fora accurate accounting of all materials and timely SAP transactions and Process Orders. 
• Active participation in OEE improvement teams and activities to improve product quality, costs, accuracy of data, on-time delivery and new product innovations. 
• Enter Work Orders for repairs.  Enter logbook entries for documentation of activities.
• Maintain 5S, safety, ESP and TPM standards in area.
• Maintain proficiency and licensing for industrial vehicles, including specialty vehicles.
• Be current in all training profile requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned by Area Manager or Team Leader.

SCOPE:

Experience –

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, and coordinate the team activities
• Person trained to achieve 50% competency in less than 3 months, 70% competency within 6 month and 90% within 24 months. 
• Computer knowledge (primarily SAP & Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of raw materials specifications,  product specifications and customer requirements.
• Should have 1 – 3 years’ actual experience in aiding operation of a thermoplastic sheet extrusion line, or similar experience.

Education/Training/Certifications/Language Requirements;

All training to be at the job or by the site.  Requires industrial vehicle license, data entry and processing skills, and general math skills.

Contacts – Identify the Internal Contacts (departmental and company) and External Contacts (outside the company) you are required to establish and maintain in order to perform the duties described.  Describe the nature of these contacts.

Decision Ability

Daily work assignments.

Scheduling and prioritize daily work.