Production Operator-Extrusion
Mitsubishi Chemical
- Wytheville, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Comply with all company policies, rules, and procedures.
- Take appropriate action in emergencies.
- Run and operate extrusion equipment (including but not limited to: saw, blender, etc.) according to the SOPs, optimizing efficiency and quality while troubleshoot processing problems.
- Perform basic troubleshooting to diagnose and eliminate problems incurred in the extrusion process, record all changes and adjustments on run sheet, and follow-up to ensure changes have corrected problem.
- Record, maintain, and report accurate production records and work documentation.
- Operate machine controls and alarm systems.
- Operate Unidyne, Megablender, and Maguire Blenders according to Work Instructions (WI) and keep product loaded.
- Operate the Ultrasonic scope for inspection of product.
- Determine annealing requirements from shop order.
- Load and unload annealing rigs, carts, and ovens to maximize annealing through put.
- Anneal product according to SOPs.
- Perform visual inspection of tooling and perform minor maintenance as needed.
- Initiate/communicate quality, safety, and process improvement actions.
- Initiate and support activities to minimize down time and improve product quality.
- Inspect all products and use all tools required to control specified requirements.
- Perform rod and plate size/material changes as required.
- Perform and record in-process quality checks and take corrective action in the event of process or quality deviations
- Perform periodic maintenance of extruders and associated equipment.
- Make disposition on scrap.
- Assist set-up process as required or necessary.
- Remove startup rams and place in proper storage location.
- Transfer product to next manufacturing process in a timely manner.
- Perform training of apprentice extrusion operators.
- Assist maintenance, supervision, and/or engineering personnel in problem solving, new equipment, or tooling design to maximize efficiency and prevent downtime.
- Maintain work areas and company property to an acceptable housekeeping cleanliness (5S). Initiate improvements.
- Safely operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs).
- Attend courses for training and retraining as required.
- Perform all duties or additional duties as assigned by supervision or lead person.
- Rotating work shift 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
- High school diploma or equivalent English reading, writing, mathematical, and comprehension skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions provided in safety data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
- Working knowledge and capable of accurately using measuring equipment (examples: tape measure, micrometers, UT, surface roughness etc.).
- Physically able to perform work assignments.
- Good communication skills.
- Must have general mechanical aptitude.
- Computer literate.
- Follows all safety requirements necessary to be injury free while performing work.
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Stable employment history, highly preferred.
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with a generous match and much more!
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.Loading...Close mapLocationWytheville, VA2530 North Fourth Street , Wytheville , VA, USA, 24382Loading...