DEPARTMENT: Extrusion
REPORTS TO: Department Manager
FLSA: Hourly - Non-Exempt
EST./REVISED: 11/18/2021
Job Summary: Must operate and maintain extrusion machinery. Manufacture yarn by melting pellets of Polypropylene material into long threads.
Tools and Equipment Used: Variety of machine tools.
Essential Functions: Perform the following duties in accordance with ISO 9001 work instructions and standards.
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Performs color changes on extruder lines by changing chips, settings, clear mixer, and extrude previous colors.
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Clean and inspect individual pack parts.
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Rebuild packs containing spinneret for reuse.
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Monitor extrude machinery and correct quality product non conformance issues.
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Control machine settings, stage raw materials, and oversee production to ensure high quality operation.
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Add color to the yarn during the extrusion process.
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Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.
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Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.
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Work scheduled overtime.
Safety:
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Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
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Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
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Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
- Follow the 5 S standards as described in the associate handbook.
- Hearing protection in high noise areas as needed to do the job safely.
Qualifications:
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Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
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Ability to discern colors and shades.
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Mechanical aptitude preferred but not required.
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Must be able to work alone with strong attention to detail.
