Extrusion Technician

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Eau Claire Plant - Eau Claire, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $31.80Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, Are you mechanically inclined?   Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment?   Are you a team player with a positive attitude?    Then, we are looking for you!!  This position comes with a $500 sign on bonusSome of the benefits our employees enjoy: PTO Medical, Vision, Dental, Accident, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance  Paid holidays 401K/Roth retirement with company match Employee Assistance Program (100% Company paid) Life Insurance (100% Company Paid) Clean, safe, climate controlled work environment Opportunities for advancement and/or cross training  90 day review and wage adjustment Annual Reviews with wage adjustments Opportunity for advancement and cross trainingMajor Duties and Responsibilities:•     Perform basic math and computer skills•     Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree•     Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-­‐ups•     Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervisiono  Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melto  Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.•     Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead•     Change out screen pack during a process when needed•     Tooling (tip and die)o  Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gaugeo  Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity•     Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor productso  Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set-­‐up time and run-­‐rate of the process routero  Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&Eo  Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start-­‐up and required intervalso  Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process•     Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel•     Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating)•     Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity•     Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn•     Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2•     Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.    Qualifications: Experience:       Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-­‐task is required. Excellent spatial perspective.  Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.Education:         High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilitiesInterpersonal Skills:  The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction.  Ability to work in andability to effectively communicate with their supervisor.