Job Description
The primary purpose of the Extrusion Operator role is to efficiently operate and maintain food grade extrusion machinery to produce high‐quality recycled plastic resin products. This involves ensuring the production process runs smoothly, meeting quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols.
Salary: $65,000 annual base plus overtime and allowances.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To
* Operate extrusion machines to produce high‐quality food grade plastic resin products according to specifications.
* Set up extrusion machines to produce different resin types in line with product specifications.
* Prepare raw material for extrusion, load and bag as required.
* Maintain and change dies, cutting blades and filters as required based on product specifications.
* Monitor the machines operating conditions such as heat, pressure, vacuum, amps, etc.
* Monitor the production process and perform regular quality checks to ensure products meet required standards using test equipment – melt flow index, bulk density, resin colour L,a,b, etc.
* Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of extrusion equipment to minimize downtime.
* Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
* Maintain accurate production records and report any issues or discrepancies to the Shift Lead.
Your Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
* Previous experience operating and maintaining extrusion machinery
* Strong safety mindset and willingness to speak up
* Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Physically fit and capable of manual duties including moderate to heavy lifting
* SAP experience an advantage
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