Extrusion Operator - 2nd Shift

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Located in Pollocksville, NC

Salary: $18-24 Based on Experience

Job Description: Extrusion Operator

Work Location: Pollocksville, NC

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (7pm-7am) must be flexible on schedule: typical is Monday through Thursday, some Fridays/Saturdays required)

 

Express is now hiring for an Extrusion Line Operator for a temp-to-hire position. This role will be responsible for machine operation, production, quality control, and ensuring safe operation practices. Must provide a resume to be considered for the position.

 

Responsibilities

• Start up and stop equipment.
• Break down, clean and set up on all dies and restart extruders with no supervision.
• Operate the most difficult Extrusion lines with minimal to no assistance.
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Operate forklift.
• Lubricate equipment.
• Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Measure and pour ingredients.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Conduct tests and inspections of product to evaluate quality.
• Ability to be a team-leader to line assistants including instruction and time management.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy and quality throughout the entire part run.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct any problems at startup or during production.
• Troubleshoots downstream equipment problems.
• Measure length of extruded article.
• Remove product and machine attachments.
• Scrape waste material from machine.
• Manages materials and minimizes waste
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Control operation of equipment and systems using automated equipment by touch screen inputs.
• Record data.
• Load and unload processing equipment.
• Track and count inventory.
• Pour materials into machine hopper.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Trains or assists in the training of other operators.
• Able to prioritize time to direct and utilize fellow operators time in an effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a high school diploma, or the equivalent of four years production experience.
• Must have experience running production equipment, heavy machinery, etc.
• Have knowledge of, or learn the specifications and proper use of, a Davis-Standard extrusion line including shears, accumulator and winder.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English affluently.
• Commitment to the organization and the mission statement.
• Basic knowledge and ability for using computers.
• Be able to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Be able to work to deadlines.
• Be able to work accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment and discretion.
• Good problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move equipment/materials weighing up to 500 pounds, with accommodation.
• Ability to work with chemicals with varying degrees of toxicity.
• Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation, lab bench, etc.
• Ability to stand for long durations while the machine is operating.
• Ability to tolerate warm working conditions near machinery.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

 

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