Plastic Extrusion Trainee

Location: Parkman, Ohio

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow supervisor/lead instructions for machine operations (including reading, interpreting and analyzing production orders).
  • Assist with, and have ability to learn, setup tasks (including selecting dies, reading blue prints/drawings and determining proper positioning and adjusting of downstream equipment to maximize efficiencies and achieve production goal).
  • Ability to consistently maintain speed and quality within guidelines of spec book.
  • After training period, be able to inspect output to assure quality of materials produced including locating defects and checking for conformance to specifications.
  • Report to supervisor/lead mechanical problems and/or operator errors.
  • Assist with performance troubleshooting and taking corrective measures.
  • Responsible for keeping your work area clean and safe.
  • Accurately count and report production and inventory.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be detailed-oriented; have strong math skills; be mechanically-inclined.
  • Ability to read measurement instruments: tape measure/ruler (to 1/16th”); calipers; gauges.
  • Knowledge in packing, labeling, banding, weighing & sorting finished goods is preferred.
  • Ability to learn new processes quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivation to complete other work on downtime.
  • Excellent attendance history.

EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.