The Extruder Operator is responsible for operating extrusion lines to manufacture pipe in accordance with established company specifications. This role includes performing production tasks, conducting visual inspections, and packaging finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently met, works rotating shifts.
The physical requirements described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Adequate sight, hearing, and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles (forklifts, sweepers, cars, pickups).
Ability to visually distinguish proper product identification, warning indicators, and operational signals.
Ability to hear and differentiate between warning alarms and normal operating sounds.
Ability to visually verify accuracy and neatness of assigned job tasks.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed for operating, cleaning, or packaging equipment and products.
Ability to maintain balance and body equilibrium when walking, standing, or crouching in all areas, even with limited supervision.
Ability to verbally communicate in person or by telephone with coworkers to complete job requirements.
Ability to clearly hear and understand verbal communication in person or by telephone.
Ability to see and understand written communication.
Ability to lift or handle objects safely within the recommended 50‑pound limit, and request assistance when exceeding that weight.
Ability to walk through, under, and around equipment with a minimum clearance of 30 inches.
Ability to operate telephones and calculators as required.
Ability to feel objects, textures, size, shape, and temperature using fingertips.
Ability to grasp and safely use manual and powered tools (power saws, drills, hammers, presses, latches, etc.).
Adequate sight capability to safely operate machinery and tools at arm’s length.
The work environment characteristics described below 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.
Work may occur in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Exposure to extreme cold (below 32°F for more than one hour).
Exposure to extreme heat (above 100°F for more than one hour).
Exposure to high noise levels requiring raised voice to be heard.
Exposure to vibration and fluctuating body movements.
Exposure to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, chemicals, gases, high heat, or explosives.
Exposure to unregulated atmospheric conditions including odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, dust, oils, and cutting fluids.
