Machine Operator

• Machine operators needed manufacturing company off of Fulton Industrial Blvd.
• Operate plastic extruders safely, efficiency, to plan, to specs, to the desired quality, while minimizing scrap.
• Willingness to cross-train on different extruder.
• Safely and efficiently operate the machine to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Responsible to set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Ensure changeover is completed as per standard.
• Ensure equipment and set-up parameters are established, followed and improved.
• Ensure materials required for changeover are available and secured prior to set-ups.
• Ensure product is packed and identified as per specifications.
• Ensure accurate inventory and effective control of materials and supplies.
• Ensure the work center's downtime is minimized by ensuring proper equipment set-ups, material is present prior to changeover and report lack of raw materials, tooling and / or equipment issues to the appropriate personnel.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate arithmetic skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Some computer knowledge.
• Some basic mechanical aptitude.
• Some machine operator experience preferably with down line equipment
• Steel toed shoes are required.

High school or equivalent