Extrusion Operator

Summary:

The Extrusion Operator will perform duties in the extrusion department that focuses on the operation of extruders to produce quality products in a safe manner that is in accordance with the Sprinturf standards. The Lead Operator will work closely with the Shift Supervisor to build a team focusing on Safety, Quality, and Production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities for this position are listed below. They include but are not limited to the following.

- Working with the Lead Operator to hold standards such as

Quality standards.

Run time efficiency.

Reduction of waste.

Reduction of change over time.

New Operator Training.

Operator Accountability.

- Perform checks on lines in operation during shift to ensure setting and reading are correct.

- Identify the equipment and components of the extrusion line.

- Identify e-stops and when to use them.

- Ability to perform proper shutdown procedure.

- Ability to understand the downstream equipment and the proper operation of the equipment.

- Understand the proper operation of the dosing system.

- Keep area and line free of any debris and/or waste.

- Identify material needed for the line and where it is staged.

Issue and return material to line using NetSuite system.

- Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with machine and/or material.

Alarms

Off quality material.

- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and Lead Operator