plastic manufacturer
Extrusion Operator
plastic manufacturer, Brentwood, New Hampshire, United States,
Extrusion OperatorFULL-TIME
$27/hrThe Extrusion Operator will pay $22-$27/hr depending on experience.Your hourly wage will start at a lower rate and once you show your experience on our equipment there will be an increase in your pay after 60-90 daysExtrusion Operators are critical members of our team. They set up, operate, and tendmachines that extrude and coat flat films from synthetic materials.In this position you will set up and operate production equipment including blown film extruders, siliconecoaters, and slitter/rewinders. You will work both independently and with a team to meet and exceed customers' specifications and timeframes.Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, andflow of materials or ingredients.Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuringdevices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions ofmaterials produced.Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures,components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjustingcoolant flow.Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using workaids such as racks, hoists, and hand trucks.Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, usinghand tools and measuring devices.Send product samples to lab for analysis.Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of finalproducts.Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior tostarting machines.Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients, such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber toprepare them for machine processing.Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, andstack or store them for additional processing.Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw themthrough tubes.Complete work tickets, and place them with products.Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters.Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.BOS-03 WS-03 WS-TCScheduleShift start: 6:00AM or 6:00PMShift length: 12 hoursfirst shift Sun-Tues 6AM-6PM and Wed 6AM-12PM and shift 3 weds 12PM-6PM and Thurs-Sat 6AM-6PM and 4th shift Weds night 12AM-6AM and Thurs-Sat 6PM-6AMBenefitsHealth, dental, vision insurancePaid time off401(k) planQualifications
Must pass drug screenCan lift 30 lbsMust be at least 18+ years old
$27/hrThe Extrusion Operator will pay $22-$27/hr depending on experience.Your hourly wage will start at a lower rate and once you show your experience on our equipment there will be an increase in your pay after 60-90 daysExtrusion Operators are critical members of our team. They set up, operate, and tendmachines that extrude and coat flat films from synthetic materials.In this position you will set up and operate production equipment including blown film extruders, siliconecoaters, and slitter/rewinders. You will work both independently and with a team to meet and exceed customers' specifications and timeframes.Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, andflow of materials or ingredients.Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuringdevices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.Clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.Notify supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions ofmaterials produced.Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures,components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines.Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjustingcoolant flow.Clean dies, arbors, compression chambers, and molds, using swabs, sponges, or air hoses.Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using workaids such as racks, hoists, and hand trucks.Activate machines to shape or form products, such as candy bars, light bulbs, balloons, or insulation panels.Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, usinghand tools and measuring devices.Send product samples to lab for analysis.Couple air and gas lines to machines to maintain plasticity of material and to regulate solidification of finalproducts.Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior tostarting machines.Measure, mix, cut, shape, soften, and join materials and ingredients, such as powder, cornmeal, or rubber toprepare them for machine processing.Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, andstack or store them for additional processing.Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.Thread extruded strips through water tanks and hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw themthrough tubes.Complete work tickets, and place them with products.Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters.Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete.Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking.Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.BOS-03 WS-03 WS-TCScheduleShift start: 6:00AM or 6:00PMShift length: 12 hoursfirst shift Sun-Tues 6AM-6PM and Wed 6AM-12PM and shift 3 weds 12PM-6PM and Thurs-Sat 6AM-6PM and 4th shift Weds night 12AM-6AM and Thurs-Sat 6PM-6AMBenefitsHealth, dental, vision insurancePaid time off401(k) planQualifications
Must pass drug screenCan lift 30 lbsMust be at least 18+ years old