Night Shift Extruder Operator

Daily operation of plastics extrusion equipment : shape, thin, gauge and form

sheets, providing thermoforming operations the ability to create plastic products for use in food

packaging, understanding, and supporting total manufacturing flow in support of meeting / exceeding

customer’s needs while meeting Company standards for quality, efficiency and safety.

Night shift : Sun, Mon, Tues and every other Sat. 7pm-7am OR / Wed, Thurs, Fri. and every other Sat. 7pm-7am

Training : Training takes place during day shift for approx. 4-8 weeks depending on experience.

Pay rate : $23-28 based on experience.

Position type : Temp-to-hire or Direct Hire

Job location : Mt. Pleasant, WI

Specific Duties :

• Utilize the HMI machine to adjust components to regulate speed, pressure, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials.
• Perform quality checks according to established procedures and ensure all standards are being met.
• Examine measure and weigh materials or product to verify conformance to standards using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers or scales.
• Monitor machine operations and observe color, light, and gauges to detect malfunctions.
• Verify that parameters set on the machine are correct for each specific product and material, adjusting when corrections during production runs are necessary.
• Adjust controls to regulate machine functions.
• Select and install machine components such as dies, molds and cutters, according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Record and maintain data related to downtime, including amount of time, reason for downtime and actions to correct the problem.
• Keep all waste and scrap levels within company guidelines.
• Record and maintain production data such as meter readings, quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
• Assist thermoforming operations with packing material, inspecting product, and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Notify supervisors when produced materials fail to meet standards.
• Keep work areas clean, organized and free of debris to maintain a safe facility.
• Follow all HACCP and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with US laws.

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We are an equal opportunity employer

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