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Position Summary

The Extrusion Assistant will assist the Extrusion Operator in the start-up and operation of the sheet extrusion line. The Assistant is the primary responsible party for line material handling of resin, color, regrind, and finished sheet. In addition, the Extrusion Assistant will be able to communicate quality issues, complete daily required documentation, report machine and tool malfunctions and ensure good production of quality sheet. This is a full time, hourly position that performs work under the Extrusion Operator with final approval by the Shift Team Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other duties may be assigned as needed.)

• Help start-up line.
• Maintain raw material flow to the line: color, resin, regrind
• Assist Extrusion Operator as necessary with process/die changes.
• Provide break relief for the Operator and Stacker
• Act as back-up Extrusion Operator for vacations/call-ins
• Understand, operator, and adjust blending systems
• With the Operator, follow the production schedule and provide smooth transition at change-overs
• Verify packaging is in compliance with product specifications.
• Assist the Stacker as needed and help maintain good packing of the sheet, legible packaging labels, and neat records.
• Ensure that sheets are properly labeled as to thickness, size and color.
• Maintain gauge, set knives/shear, and identify cold and hot sheets in the extrusion process.
• Identify defective products in the extrusion process and follow the QC procedure for non-conforming sheets.
• Perform all quality inspections with accuracy.
• Measure, weigh or count finished extruded sheet or materials.
• Move materials or extruded sheet between work areas.
• Complete daily reports and other production documentation as required.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all department employees.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times.
• Use all required safety supplies and procedures at all items.
• Perform orientation tests.
• Operate forklift.

Minimum Level of Education/Training Required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Knowledge in plastics and extrusion preferred.
• Ability to use and read calipers, tape measure, micrometer and velocity gauge.

1st Shift is Monday through Friday from 7 am to 3 pm.

2nd Shift is Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 11 pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following CDC guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Germantown, WI 53022: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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