Production Associate-CoolSeal USA

TITLE: Production Associate   POSITION OBJECTIVE: Ensures extruded products conform to product standard requirements and document quality measurements. Assists the primary Extrusion Technician in machine set up and troubleshooting techniques and stacks the product according to scheduling and standard protocol. Shift Hours 1st Shift 7:00am-3:00pm (Monday-Friday) 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:00pm (Sunday-Thursday) 3rd Shift 11:00pm-7:00am (Sunday-Thursday) Shift differential is $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift   QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at an adequate level. Basic math skills are required. Must be able to read a ruler to 1/16”. Strong Troubleshooting skills. Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Have strong teamwork skills to foster workplace interactions. Dependable attendance and demonstrate flexibility to work other hours as needed. Willingness to learn and perform basic Extrusion Technician duties on primary line. Some examples learned through the training process are: start up line, shut down line, and fix basic defects (die air marks, vacuum marks, bow, width, length, Dyne level, etc.) Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow all workplace guidelines to ensure our products meet customer requirements. Monitors weight variations of product. Must be able to develop aptitude to learn extruder functions to make basic adjustments on equipment as needed. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by filling out forms that help enhance the work environment, encourage machine efficiencies, and promote cost savings. Work closely with shift Senior Lead Extrusion Technician to ensure highest level of quality. Troubleshoots line abnormalities with help from the shift Senior Lead Extrusion Technician. Supports the safe operation of our equipment by performing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Ensures all reporting paperwork is correct. Completes skid packaging such as wrapping and banding. Identifies machine safety hazards and upholds safe practices. Performs other duties as assigned.   WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION: Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions, not necessarily temperature conditions. Outside environmental conditions, no effective protection from weather. Subject to extreme heat; temperatures above 100 degrees for more than one hour. Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Subject to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gases, high heat or explosives.