Extrusion Operator Trainee

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Engineered Profiles LLC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Columbus, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tearing down plastic extrusion lines to produce custom profiles. They must also perform quality checks, maintain safety standards, and complete production reporting.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and possess good mechanical aptitude and acceptable math skills, including basic knowledge of raw materials used in the extrusion process. You are able to use precision measuring instruments and are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment for extended periods, including lifting heavy equipment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Extrusion

Calipers

Micrometers

Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Tape measure

Precision measuring instruments

Job Description

Department:                        Production

Reports to:                          Manufacturing Manager

Employment Status:          Hourly Non-Exempt (12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Shifts:                                  Days 5:50am – 6pm, Nights 5:50pm – 6am

Pay:                                     $18.00 - $22.05 / hr (Night Shift + 10% Shift Differential)

About Engineered Profiles

We are a mid-sized, privately owned company valuing professional growth and personal development. Engineered Profiles is seeking mechanically inclined individuals we can train to run Plastic Extrusion lines. Through completion of our training matrix and strong job performance our most skilled extrusion operators can make up to $33 an hour. Starting pay is based on the level of experience a candidate has and will be assessed through a test given by one of our process technicians.

Our shifts run on a two-week rotating schedule (basically two days on, two days off, with three-day weekends). We're a 24/7 environment. The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up the extrusion line, operating, tear down, quality checks, and production reporting.  

Benefits:

  • 3 medical plans.
  • Optional voluntary benefits – Dental, Vision, Life, Accident insurance and more. The company pays for a portion of these benefits.
  • 401k Retirement Plan- Company matching.
  • Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
  • Casual Dress Code (Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts... ect)
  • Paid Time Off- Prorated during employees first year of employment.
  • Annual $100 shoe allowance for safety toed shoes. 
  • Matrix- Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary:

To set-up and operate necessary equipment to produce a custom extruded profile that will meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to set-up equipment (dies, screws, downline equipment, etc.) to make line production capable.
  • Be able to start up all machinery and equipment while making any adjustments necessary to obtain a high quality extruded product.
  • Assume responsibility for safety and housekeeping by following all safety rules, reporting safety hazards, and maintaining a clean work area. 
  • Assume responsibility for quality of extruded products by completing check sheets, color checks, SPC (Statistical Process Controls) computer data entry, and any other special reports that may be required. 
  • Assume responsibility for packaging quality by insuring that required packing materials are available and products are packed correctly. 
  • Assist in the training of new trainees by sharing knowledge and information. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Some manufacturing and/or technical experience desirable. 
  • Must be able to use a tape measure, length gauge, and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and various quality gauges. 
  • Must have good mechanical aptitude and acceptable math skills (i.e., division, multiplication, fraction to decimal conversion, etc.) Must possess basic knowledge of raw materials (virgin, regrinds, colorants, etc.) used in extrusion process.

Physical/Mental Demands:

  • Displays consistent desire to do more than is asked to help coordinate processes in order to get the job done
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and time sensitive work that can change rapidly 
  • Must be able to work while standing for long periods. 
  • Be able to lift and move heavy (70 lbs.) equipment and supplies 
  • Able to work all shifts as needed

Engineered Profiles LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

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Engineered Profiles LLC

The goal of Engineered Profiles is to be irresistible to its customers, associates, and community. We are guided by this vision and it shapes everything we do. As a manufacturer and supplier of quality custom plastic profile extrusions, and a recognized leader in the thermoplastics industry, Engineered Profiles has been a valued supplier solving the problems of original equipment manufacturers for more than 70 years. Throughout our history we have developed many of the innovations that are now standard practice in the industry. Engineered Profiles specializes in custom plastic profiles in PVC, wood composite, foam PVC, ABS, PP, HDPE, and other specialty thermoplastic raw materials in single, dual and tri-extrusions to produce parts for customers across a diverse range of industries. With our in-house tooling design and build capabilities, we have the ability to work with our customers to create high quality dies and calibration packages.
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