Job Description
Job Description
Location : Fairfield, OH
Employment Type : 3rd Shift, Full-time, direct hire
Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring an Extrusion / Expansion Operator for our client. This job involves operating and maintain extrusion, expansion, and rewinding equipment while monitoring production, performing changeovers, and completing shift handoffs. You’ll spool materials, complete documentation for labor and material usage, and support machine maintenance.
What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Responsible for operating, and maintaining all functions within the department, including the extrusion, expansion, and rewinding.
- Monitor and supervise machine production in the expansion / extrusion area.
- Changeover and start-up the machinery; initiate and complete shift-to-shift handoff with other operators.
- Responsible for spooling rewind function.
- Complete all paperwork to accurately record material and labor usage as required.
- Support and assist with maintenance and servicing machines.
- Monitor dimensions and quality as part of the worker self-inspection.
- Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
- Routinely checking and complying with work instructions and process parameters.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Participate in projects to improve machines and processes as part of the company's internal continuous improvement management system.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) -relevant measures (health, safety and environment) to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
- Ensure full adherence to the “Leader Standard Work” profile.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Provide training to new and / or junior employees with a focus on training to the SOP, performing work in a safe &efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and / or specifications as required.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.Post secondary education preferred (i.e., college or trade school).Previous Manufacturing experience required.Experience handling mechanical measuring equipment required.Experience setting up and operating production equipment required.Previous extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience preferred.Ability to read gages, perform measurements, calculate differences to specification, and percentages.Computer and data entry skills of production metrics into production tracking systems.Manual dexterity, high willingness to learn and self-motivation.Ability to learn new processes and programs as required for the job.Ability to work independently and in a team with enthusiasm and reliability.Ability to learn Lean principles.Ability to learn how to interpret and respond to SPC charts.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.Knowledge of materials, production processes and quality control.Active listening and verbal communication skills.Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.Visual ability to examine or inspect material.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, order jackets, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manual.Standing for sustained periods of time.Making substantial movements / motions of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.Frequently lifting and / or moving spools weighing up to 50 lbs.Occasionally required to sit; climb and stoop, kneel or crouch.Noise level is usually moderate with infrequent high levels possible for short durations.How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.
About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.
We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.
Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.