Night - Extrusion Opererator

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

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Objective of this role:

• To set the dials and controls on the machinery to ensure that the created product is the correct size, shape, & thickness.

• Set up, operate, monitor, trouble shoot, and preform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery
  

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate production machinery according to standard operating procedures. 

• Basic math skills: ability or read measurement devices, record information, and understand the metric system with an emphasis on distance and temperature (cm, mm, c°) 

• Precision Tools: calipers, tape measure, micrometer 

• Technical/Mechanical skills: understand basic machine-based UIs, but not necessary. 

• Communication and attitude: Team players who are willing to learn and help each other as a team. Effective communication and patience are key attributes for an extrusion operator. 

• Attention to detail and time management: There are many things to be checked and checking them in a timely manner. 

• Patience is also particularly important; extrusion is a very slow-paced job, and results are never immediate. 

• Monitor the performance of the machine, adjusting as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency. 

• Perform routine maintenance on the machine, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts as needed. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise with the machine, reporting problems to the manager, as necessary. 

• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to maintain a safe work environment. 

• Maintain accurate records of production, including tracking, reporting production numbers, and documenting any quality control issues. 

• Paperwork and quality checks 

• Interpreting data 

• Communication with fellow extrusion and batching colleagues. 

• Keeping a clean and organized work area. 

• Maintenance 

• Blades and edge trim are the most frequent operational maintenance that occur. Cleaning magnets. 

• Understanding the vacuum system and being able to maintain sufficient pressure.  

• Chiller and heaters. (oil levels, pressure, etc.) 

• Learning the palletizing systems on the iPad and PDA. (errors and sorting) 

• Die assembly and disassembly is foundational, and crucial during peak production, proper cleaning should be done by trainers and qualified individuals. 

Physical Requirements:  

• 50lbs max occasionally  

• Lots of automated processes to help ergonomically  

Skills & Qualifications:  

• Minimum 1-year experience working with Extrusion OR CNC machinery 

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English 

• Must have experience in manufacturing warehouse environment  

• Must have great attention to detail  

• Must have ability to trouble shoot mechanical errors that may arise during the machining process 

• Must be willing to stand for 12-hour shifts