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Centrotherm

Extrusion Operator - Shift A

Centrotherm, Waterford, New York, United States, 12188

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Extrusion Operator - Shift A

Waterford, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=428+Hudson+River+RD+Waterford+NY+USA+12188)

Description

The individual will join our Centrotherm Manufacturing Team reporting to our shift supervisor. The ideal candidate is responsible for fabricating components of our InnoFlue line of polypropylene vent system components. In this role, the candidate will be operating our extrusion lines and working closely with the extrusion team. This position is on our first shift, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm Monday – Wednesday / 7:00 am to 7:30 pm Monday -Thursday rotating between.

Job duties:

Execute daily handoffs to the day shift by communicating production rates and operational status

Lead 2nd shift team utilizing the UCG quality principles including an emphasis on continuous improvement

Distribute and monitor work orders to team members

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment following the principles of 5S

Safely operate production equipment/build product per work instructions

Impart quality into every part through attention to detail and execution of in-process control plan

Complete daily/weekly preventative maintenance of assigned equipment

Ensure efficient use of time and equipment, ensuring that the appropriate records are maintained and that tight inventory control and security are maintained

Ensure that manufacturing transactions are accurately entered into our MRP System

Assist in continuous improvement

Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as needed

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Commitment to workplace safety

A high school degree is required. An associate’s degree is preferred

2-5 years of one of the following skills are strongly preferred:

Operation of extrusion equipment

Operation of blow molding, thermal forming, injection molding, or extrusion equipment

Plastic or metal welding and fabrication certification

Candidates with operator experience outside of plastics will be considered

Training will be provided

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word is required

Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus.

Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention

Must be a good communicator and self-motivated. Must be able to follow verbal and written communications/directions

A forklift license is a plus

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear

Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.

Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Salary Description

$20 - 24 / hour