Extruder Operator
Extruder Operators run extrusion lines to specifications that meet or exceed B&F Plastics and the customer's requirements and expectations.
Skills:
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math skills
• Basic skills and aptitude to operate an extrusion line
• Ability to accurately use micrometers, tape measures, calipers, etc
• Sufficient knowledge of extrusion equipment and thermoplastic materials to make process adjustments required to set-up and maintain product within specifications
• Able to perform all duties of assistant operator
• Operate fork lift safely
Duties and Responsibilities:
Set-up and operate equipment to provide desired product properties
• Utilize previous set-up and run records to guide product set-up conditions
• Work with supervisors to insure the proper material and blend is used
• Make process adjustments to maintain product within specifications
• Properly label and store any unused or non-conforming materials
• Maintain safe working environment
• Keep work area clean to avoid contamination
• Assist Maintenance to set-up, change rolls and changeover machine
Verify that the products meet customer requirements
• Continuously inspect product for die lines, grain and other surface properties.
• Check gauge, dimensions, bias, flatness, color, orientation and/or dyne as required and
make process adjustments to maintain product within specifications.
Maintain quality and production records
• Complete all work order records, extruder set-up sheet and quality records
• Record actual resin blends, die and roll configuration on work order
Other duties
• Package finished product in accordance to B&F and customer requirements
• Assist in training employees
• Perform other duties as assigned
Physical skills required:
Lifting requirements
100 lbs. up to 33% of the time with assistance
50 lbs. - 34% to 66% of the time
25 lbs. - 67% to 100% of the time