Extruder Operator

Responsibilities

• Be able to set up, troubleshoot and make minor changes to machines.
• Monitor quality / complete quality reports.
• Process incoming and in-house materials, as required.
• Organize and maintain the extrusion work area, including storage areas for staged and surplus product waiting to be ground.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including the extruder machines and ancillary equipment.
• Material handling.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through compliance to H & S policies.
• Ensure compliance with good manufacturing practices.

Skills and Requirements

• Sound troubleshooting skills with a strong mechanical background.
• Should have, or be willing to learn, knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Must be a certified forklift operator, or be willing and able to achieve certification.
• An understanding of the basic concepts of injection molding, plastics processing.
• Comfortable working in a fast pace environment.
• Self-motivated; ability to work without supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to details.
• Shift flexibility, with the ability to work overtime, is a requirement – ability to work both continental (12 hr) and conventional (8 hr) shifts, if required.