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Job Description:

• Consistently and safely operates machines at or above standard levels of operation including waste, quality, efficiency and utilization
• Trouble shoot, identify and correct machine related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine
• Provide innovative solutions for production issues
• Provides support and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Completes appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities
• Able to inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects
• Observes all housekeeping, standard work and safety guidelines
• Mechanical aptitude, demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required
• Operate in a safe manner extrusion equipment in our manufacturing/production environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Manual Dexterity
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed record keeping per the prescribed frequency
• Hand/eye coordination
• Analytical skills
• Math Skills (calculators to determine and record production data)
• Basic troubleshooting skills to resolve minor machine issues relating to its operation
• Understanding of production measurement tools such as level, etc.
• Knowledge of product quality standards
• Principles of Extrusion machines

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, highly preferred
• Ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential
• Ability to follow standard work instructions is required

Physical Demand/Effort:

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing, when required, such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, bend throughout the duration of the scheduled shift
• Prolonged standing while performing the duties of the job
• Job requires high level of manual dexterity with repetitive use of hands, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and