Silicone Extrusion Operator na NewAge Industries

Description

A Silicone Extrusion operator utilizes the machinery in the Silicone Department in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Requirements

· Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements.

· Will be trained on all machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in the platinum and the peroxide extrusion rooms. 

· Operators will develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose. This includes the I.D., the O.D., and the wall thickness.

· They should properly measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gages. A silicone operator must also use ultrasonic thickness gages for wall thickness measurements.

· The operator must have the physical ability to mix 50-60 lbs. of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.

· An operator must be comfortable on ladders in order to string the line at start up.

· Operator must use FIFO when using raw material for extrusion. They must record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation.

· Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected.

· Daily housekeeping and logging of Cleanroom activities is a required.

· Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts. 

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

· Ability to speak effectively to fellow employees. 

· Ability to take written notes and fill out written run sheet information in an organized, legible fashion.