Extrusion Technician / Operator

GREAT OPPORTUNITY at Profiles (MI Windows and Doors) Millersburg Plant!

Extrusion Technician / Operator

Night Shift (7pm-7am) 2 DAYS On and 2 DAYS OFF rolling schedule.

Potential need to train on Day Shift (Monday-Friday Schedule)

Starting pay rate $22 plus $2 Shift Differential! - starting rate increase depending on experience.

The Extrusion Technician/Operator is responsible for machine start-up with safe and effective machine operation in the plastic extrusion process.  The ideal candidate will have some prior experience with setting up and running machinery in a production facility. Candidates will need to be very mechanically inclined and understand thermodynamic, pneumatic and hydraulic principles. The technician operates an extrusion machine to shape powder and pellets into products, such as window profile extrusion.  Installs dies, mandrels, calibrators, heating blocks/bands, trim tools, extrusion saws, and downstream equipment, according to size and type of product, using hand tools. Mechanical adjustments outside of repairs are made to the hauler, saw and other mechanical systems as necessary to assure normal operation.

1. Setting up rigid extrusion tooling including dies, sizers and hauler cleats
2. Cleaning rigid extrusion area by sweeping floor and cleaning up water spills with vacuum.
3. Cleaning dies by pulling them apart and using brass to scrape out burnt material.
4. Cleaning sizers by taking them apart and using brass to clean out wax build up.
5. Running rigid extrusion parts as close to specification as possible, checking parts using a dial caliper and tape measure.
6. Bring dies and sizers to and from the line with die cart and sizer cart.
7. Responsible for machine set-up and start-up, input temperature set ups for rigid extruders.
8. Operator is responsible for the set up and insertion of wool-pile.
9. Color and material changes by emptying out hoppers and putting different material in.
10. Filling out downtime machine logs and describing all work done to machine throughout the shift.
11. Working on parts by adjusting extruder speed, hauler speed, temperature setups, position of sizer, position of air blowers, vacuum pressure, heat guns, bow devices and puller/cutters.
12. Do TPM’s and clean/change filters.
13. Work closely with the Shift Supervisor to meet production scheduling requirements.
14. Monitor the appearance, dimensions and uniformity of the material making necessary adjustments as needed to maximize the production of defect free product.
15. Maintain a high standard of preventative maintenance and housekeeping, fix the obvious and report unresolved issues to Shift Supervisor.
16. Responsible for inspecting the finished product, ships 100% defect free product.
17. Attending communication meetings and safety training for team members.
18. Work with team to achieve objectives for productivity, safety and quality standards.
19. All equipment/tools not being used must be stored in their proper place.
20. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must be able to read/write and understand the English language. 
• Must be able to compute basic math, adding, subtracting, multiplication & division. 
• Must be able to use/read a tape measure, calipers, and saws.
• Computer skills/knowledge of general computer operations.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and a working telephone.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to perform the essential job functions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with co-workers.