Extrusion Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly SUMMARY:                             Operates plastic extrusion machines such as cut-off saws, pullers, hydraulic operated belling equipment, overhead crane, extruders, dies and various pipe testing equipment.  Uses various hand tools,  micrometers, O.D. tapes, banders and wood saws in the manufacturing of HDPE pipe.                                   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Committed to providing our customers with products that are RIGHT…ON TIME…EVERY TIME and   to the continuous improvement of our capability to do so. 2. Safely operate forklifts to move pipe and materials to and from the production areas, scales,    warehouse. 3. Maintain operation of multiple lines, including packaging end product for shipment. 4. Reads the pipe specification sheet to ensure that the product is made to proper tolerances and   specifications and packaging requirements. 5. Checks product periodically with micrometers, O.D. tapes, tape measures, and visual checks to    make certain that the product is staying in the proper specifications. 6. Start up and shut down an extrusion line. 7. Makes proper machine adjustments with speed dial controls, heat controllers and various other    controls. 8. Pushes buttons, turns knobs and depresses pedals to activate and adjust equipment. 9. Observes machine operations to detect product defects or machine malfunctions to ensure a safe   working environment. 10. Performs minor maintenance such as changing filters, and cleaning up equipment and work areas. 11. Assists in setting up machines for product changeovers and machine shut downs. 12. Prepare production reports and maintain records of machine settings on appropriate sheets. 13. Performs proper quality control tests and measurements and logs proper data to a quality control   specification sheet. 14. Enters all production data on appropriate sheets. 15. Properly packages finished products and transports it to an outside pad area using a forklift. 16. Assists other operators when needed and works successfully in self managed work teams. 17. Attends required training sessions and wears the required safety equipment such as hearing    protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs. 18. Be responsible for training and supervision of temporary workers and new hires. 19. Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or ninety (90) days experience as operator # 8, demonstration of requisite skills, satisfactory attendance and safety record, and a passing grade to be certified in our Job Certification Program as a operator #8 from a related industry.  You must be certified through our JCP within 90 days from your hire day.                                   COMPUTER SKILLS: Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.                                   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,  and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Have ability to speak  effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.                                   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common  fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rates, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.                                   REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or  diagram form.  Have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.                                   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands   to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to walk,    reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. 2. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders   and work at heights up to 50 feet. 3. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up   to 70 pounds. 4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral    vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.                                   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical and hydraulic equipment.  The employee normally  works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes  or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.