Extrusion Operator - Days (Hutch)

We have had a great 2023! Come join us in 2024 at Uponor while positions last. No manufacturing experience required! $1000 Welcome Bonus - Day Shift Uponor North America named to the Top Workplaces USA 2022 Uponor Earns Two More Minnesota Governor's Safety Awards Uponor North America Earns Top 10 National Manufacturer Award Uponor a Manufacturer of the Year Honoree; Select Leaders Honored * Voted by employees as a Star Tribune Top Workplace 8 years in a row * Shifts Available: 6am - 6pm (Days) Schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off (4x4 shift structure, 12 hour shift) Pay: $20.50+/hr. base pay (depending on experience) Benefits of Working for Uponor: •Great health benefits (medical, dental, vision) •Safe work environment and 5-8 weeks of training for all new hires •401k matching up to 4% •Performance and salary reviews at 90 and 180 days in your first year •Climate controlled work environment •4 weeks of PTO a year for all new employees Minimum Qualifications: •High school education or equivalent is required. •Basic computer skills are required. •Basic mechanical and technical skills are required. *By applying to this job you are agreeing to receiving text messages from Uponor, Inc. Text STOP at any time to opt-out. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In personJob Summary:This position is tasked with the efficient and safe operation of different types of specialized extrusion equipment. This position is required to maintain accurate and legible production reports. Extrusion operators are responsible for machine set ups, changeovers, selecting dies and changing dies up to 10 per day. They are responsible for all quality related aspects of our internal and industry (UL, NSF) specifications prior to shipping or being ran through any secondary processes. Lack of attention to detail in this area could result in significant amount of product scrap, impacting quality yield, delivery and cost. Operators will handle basic troubleshooting of the various extruders and auxiliary equipment, conduct daily preventative maintenance checks, and elevate any issues to the Area Lead if they are not able to address it themselves. Safely operate forklift equipment to move pallets of product to proper location. Operators are expected to be active in our Continuous Improvement program to help make the business more successful. What will you be doing?Safely operate computer-controlled equipment according to procedures, major processes include: perform die (tool) changes, changeovers, in-process checks and adjustmentsAs reels fill to capacity, perform necessary reel changes per written proceduresTo verify product quality, accurately uses precision measuring devices to monitor pipe dimensionsAccurately and legibly record all required data on production report (hardcopy or electronic)Maintain work area to company 6S standards by keeping all tools and equipment in designated areas; perform operator Preventative Maintenance on equipmentCollect and submit Quality samples as requiredSeeks out opportunities to contribute to the business success through proactive involvement in lean initiatives.#LI-DNPJoin us to connect ideas, build solutions and inspire curiosity together. Apply today.