Summary/Objective
The machine operator position operates extruders in the assembly process under supervision and direction of the manufacturing manager or designee.
Essential Functions
Perform typical extrusion, cutting, inspection, and packaging operations to support the manufacturing process.
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the manufacturing manager or designee.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Performs prescribed preventative maintenance (P.M.) on machines as required per the P.M. charts.
Must be familiar with the basic machine functions to perform the tasks stated above.
Must be willing to accept and receive frequent supervision and assistance regarding machine set-up.
Follow standard work methods (Work Instructions).
Read routing and set up sheets and performs work assigned by the manufacturing manager or designee.
Must have technical capacity to understand processing complexities.
Required Ability, Skills, and Competencies
Teamwork Orientated
Time Management
Performance Management
Results Driven
Thoroughness
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of factory-related experience.
Computer Skills
Able to read, write, and communicate in English to the degree necessary to perform the job.
Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment that includes machinery, moving parts, and noise
Ability and willingness to cross-train in other departments, learning to operate other machinery.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience as machine operator.
Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage awareness and quality system awareness.
Able to use calipers, micrometers, pin gages. MicroVu experience a plus
Basic knowledge of SPC
Ability to read/interpret prints/drawings
ERP experience a plus
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud, however AP provides PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) to mitigate risk.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to talk or listen, stand, walk, sitting, handle or feel using hands to finger, reach with hands or arms.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
