Extrusion Technician / Operator - Night Shift - Millersburg

GREAT OPPORTUNITY as EXTRUSION TECHNICIAN / OPERATOR at MI PROFILES in Millersburg!

 NIGHT SHIFT - 7pm - 7am / Rolling Schedule - 2 DAYS ON and 2 DAYS OFF.

Potential need to train on day shift (Monday-Friday schedule)

Starting Hourly Rate is $22 plus $2 Shift Differential - starting rate increase depending on experience level!!

We are a local, family-owned company.  We offer cross training and opportunities for career growth. We encourage our team members to take on new roles, advance their careers and offer tuition reimbursement. Team member health and safety are top priorities. MI has enhanced safety protocols in place to promote a healthy work environment.

 Why work at MITER?

The Operator is responsible for safe machine start-up with safe and effective machine operation in the plastic extrusion process.  The operator 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.  Assure and maintains machine feed of powder or pellets and regulates rate of extrusion to prevent overpressure and mushrooming of material between table and die. The operator starts hauler and saw then guides extrusion from extruder to drop table to “string” the line. Adjust temperature, rate, water, air and vacuum as necessary to produce correct shape at the maximum possible rate.  Mechanical adjustments outside of repairs are made to the hauler, saw and other mechanical systems as necessary to assure normal operation.  Six times per shift or more frequently as changes or other conditions dictate, the operator records part dimensional and process data as well as production and scrap information.

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. The operator is responsible for the setting 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 teams 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.

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

1. Safety glasses and ear plugs are required at all times on the production floor by all team members.
2. Steel toe boots/shoes that meet ANSI requirements are required for all team members working on the production floor.
3. Proper clothing required per employee handbook
4. Refer to Safety Handbook for other safety equipment requirements such as shoes and tools.

 WORK CONDITIONS (Noise, Temperature, etc.)

1. Exposure to temperature variation consists of outside weather conditions.
2. Hazards associated with working with Machinery.
3. Hazards associated with using power tools.
4. Hazards associated with being on your feet for long periods of time.
5. Lunch/break times are at the discretion of workflow. All lunches/breaks are paid.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

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