Machine Operator

Job Description

Under the direction of the Production Manager supports department efforts to assure continuous operation of product manufacturing by performing the following duties personally or through department production employees. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Understand all aspects and operating parameters of the machine
• Understand the water system, dryers and loaders
• Perform set-up/changeover
• Prepare and install all dies and spreader blocks
• Prepare all resin mixes
• Start-up and Shut-Down of all machinery
• Clean hoppers, dies, ovens, saws and other equipment
• Accurately complete all reporting paperwork
• Follow all safety rules, regulations and procedures
• Identify, measure, and label acceptable finished product
• Produce finished product within specification

Various machine operator positions are available from entry level to advance.

• Press Operator
• Sheet Extrusion Operator
• Susta Extrusion Operator

The open positions operate on a 12-hour shift (6 pm - 6 am) (2-2-3 schedule).

A competitive wage and benefits package with a $1.00 shift premium for all hours worked 6 pm-6 am.