Extruder Technician - 1st Shift

Full Time
Mukwonago, WI
Posted 1 day ago
Job description
Job Description:
An Extruder Technician is responsible for c ontinuous production of blown film manufactured to the documented recipe, thickness, color and print specifications , while m aintaining the standard production rate .

This job description lists major areas of responsibility and
additional job acti vities may be added at any time.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Consciously abide by all machine, and company safety procedures to ensure safe working environment. Report any injury or unsafe conditions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve extrusion, on-line printing and slitting problems
  • Start-up and maintain extruders and on-line printers
  • Under guidance learn to operate Laminating and off-line Printing operations
  • Perform and document as required all proscribed quality checks including ink viscosity and PH, mil thickness and head pressure
  • Control size, color and consistency of film production per customer specifications
  • Maintain environmental guidelines and procedures for ink disposal and solvent use
  • Perform routine filter cleaning/replacement as directed
  • Report to peers, managers and maintenance personnel any machine operating or safety problems
  • Maintain order and cleanliness of blown film area through 6S initiatives
  • Participate in production improvement initiatives
  • Other duties and projects as determined by business and production needs
  • Follow published work instruction and adhere to IGSS documentation
  • Reporting of all scrap and production footage on a daily basis
  • Perform Slitting, Assembly or other production work as directed

Education, Skills, and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous machine operation experience preferred, but not required
  • Working knowledge of the proper use of the hand tools used in the set-up and operation of extruding and converting equipment
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills required
  • Team player who is self-motivated, and has ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Adequate skills in metrology and the use of measuring equipment
  • Above average math skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals (including three decimal places)
  • Forklift certification is required

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