Extrusion Operator Job Description
Extrusion operator
provides technical support to Extrusion manufacturing operations to insure a consistent, standardized manufacturing process is established and followed.
Extrusion Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible for personal safety and monitoring the safety of others
Communicate with previous shift lead about key information
Obtain all necessary supplies
Review and post schedule for line
Verify correct orders/material are being ran (style, color, stamp, labeling, packaging)
Coordinate personnel into needed positions
Assure all supplies are in place when needed
Ensure all changeovers are correct and efficient
Constant monitoring of all quality checks
Arrange and monitor all break schedules and assist if needed
Extrusion Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Extrusion Operator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PIT, GMP, OSHA
Education for Extrusion Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the extrusion operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, General Education, Manufacturing, Industrial, Associates, Engineering, Technology, Education, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology
Skills for Extrusion Operator
Desired skills for extrusion operator include:
Braiders
Cutters
Dies
Operation of extruders
Pullers
Extrusion Department
Plastic fabrication and the extrusion process
Computers
Statistical Process Control will be as a foundation
Good manufacturing practices
Desired experience for extrusion operator includes:
Monitor safety practices to assure all procedures are being followed correctly
Assume supervisor’s duties when needed
Troubleshoot machine problems
Gather all necessary forms and file in appropriate place
Run Extrusion lines/machines
Submit one Continuous Improvement idea/suggestion a month
Extrusion Operator Examples
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Extrusion Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an extrusion operator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for extrusion operator
- Comply with and maintain ISO/Safety/cGMP policies/procedures for the area
- Achieve results in a team based, Six Sigma environment
- Ability to work safely and independently with a strong focus on the continuous operation of the department
- Cleans machine(s), cleans work area, weighs up scrap and bills back unneeded materials
- Orders and bills back material from process and stores
- Set-up, troubleshoot and perform proper adjustments to the cast and/or blown extrusion lines to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards
- Keep accurate records for all designated data entry requirements
- Operate extrusion lines in accordance with job safety analysis, standard operating procedures, quality procedures, and operator training to meet or exceed productivity requirements and minimize downtime and waste
- Ensure that proper materials are being used in accordance with procedures
- Monitor roll weights to ensure the correct gauge is maintained throughout the shift
Qualifications for extrusion operator
- Communication Skills, specifically the ability to adequately communicate with others on all shifts
- General Math Skills - Must be able to measure product attributes
- Teamwork - Must be a team player and play a responsible and participatory role
- Must be able to properly trim and splice shield material on product
- Must be able to write or print clearly and record product data as required
- Must be able to perform the duties of a minimum of one other classification in their cell
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an extrusion operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for extrusion operator
- Complete daily production reporting
- Threads yarn position
- Doffs to keep yarns ends and tails intact and away from winder components
- Removes yarn wraps from rollers
- Manually positions yarn ends dropped from spin packs/chimney
- Supply department with needed materials
- Ensure lift truck is in operating condition
- Set up machines
- Loads Cores and Journals on take-up equipment
- Webs, pulls and maintains resin material to produce quality film onto rolls
Qualifications for extrusion operator
- Must be able to operate material handling equipment and hold a valid powered industrial truckers license
- Graduated from high school, or passed GED/HiSET
- Vocational or post-secondary technical education in mechanical or machinist trade
- 1+ years of experience with machine parts and equipment maintenance
- Ability to use various hand tools and power assisted assembly tools that are common to the medical device industry
- Ability to provide concentrated visual and mental attention
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Extrusion Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an extrusion operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for extrusion operator
- Properly documents quality inspections
- Checks all safety guards are in place and working properly according to procedure
- Cuts lines that have lost air or are of poor quality
- Removes rolls in a timely manner from lines that have gone down or finished runs
- Properly labels, packages and stages finished rolls
- Weighs scrap tubs, records weight and sends to be recycled
- Small/medium/large tubing lines
- Milling and feeding extruder, elastomer cutting, run Colmec Mixer, material movements, coiling, inspection, packaging, sealing operations, and cleaning
- Respond to machine &
- Accurately complete production paperwork
Qualifications for extrusion operator
- Ability and willingness to move to different work stations
- Able to lift/carry 40 lbs up to 2 hours/day
- Able to function easily with noise above 85 decibels up to 10 hours/day
- Two year's experience as an Extrusion Operator
- Must be able to operate a lift truck
- Must work overtime on short notice
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an extrusion operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for extrusion operator
- Set-up and control extrusion process to ensure proper production, rate, and yields
- Be able to follow instructions from production order and team leader
- Weigh and label containers as instructed
- Stack containers as requested for Shipping Department
- Perform SPC and statistical analysis as required
- Clean out mixes and grinder as instructed
- Will perform other related duties and overtime as required
- Maintain machine cleanliness and a clean, safe and orderly work area
- Understand the extrusion and inspection process (training required)
- Check and verify production information
Qualifications for extrusion operator
- Ability to read and understand internal documentation
- Solid understanding of GMP/ISO, ev3, Inc Quality Systems
- 1+ years industrial manufacturing experience (Film extrusion experience is a plus)
- Positive record of safety, quality, productivity, attendance and teamwork
- Commitment to achievement of continuous improvement goals
- Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
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Extrusion Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an extrusion operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for extrusion operator
- Prepare for upcoming jobs
- Machine setup and operation
- Identify materials for each job
- Load raw material into machines
- Follow directions from drawings, standard work and Kanban systems
- Make labels for tubing and properly complete production reports
- Production responsibility for multiple lines
- Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment
- Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes
- Measure and record pipe dimensions as required
Qualifications for extrusion operator
- Must have experience in reading production specifications and/or blueprints
- Must have the aptitude to follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to identify the root-cause of defects in product and recommend processing adjustments to eliminate the defect
- Alert state of mind to avoid safety hazards, Able to make fast reaction to visual/sound signal
- Ability to read/see up to a millimeter, able to manipulate objects by hand
- Able to read