POSITION OBJECTIVE

• Optimizes the production of current products through process improvements and the conducting on TPMs.
• Performs and supports process and equipment engineering projects to support existing operations by implementing improvements.
• Also supports introduction of new products, processes and equipment as well as machine and process upgrades.
• Two manufacturing processes: blown film extrusion, in-line printing.
• The primary focus of this position is extrusion.
• To assist in, or manage, technical projects directly or indirectly related to the Extrusion department and the manufacturing processes.

• Willing to work a 2-2-3 schedule with planned day/night rotation
• Willing to work 12 hour shifts
• Willing to lift 30 pounds routinely
• Optimizes the production of current products through process improvements and the conducting on TPMs.
• Performs and supports process and equipment engineering projects to support existing operations by implementing improvements.
• Also supports introduction of new products, processes and equipment as well as machine and process upgrades.
• Two manufacturing processes: blown film extrusion, in-line printing.
• The primary focus of this position is extrusion.
• To assist in, or manage, technical projects directly or indirectly related to the Extrusion department and the manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of machine operations and adjustments
• Good technical skills - some background in a mechanical field
• Good attendance and work habits
• Good communication skills
• Willing to handle job stress and interact with others in the workplace
• Must have regular, reliable attendance and willing to work outside the regular schedule as required.

• Perform routine operations required to set up, operate and adjust multiple polyethylene blown film extrusion lines with conveying and winding equipment to produce integral zipper plastic tubing.
• Work from prescribed production goals and standards, schedules, manuals, detailed specifications, consultations with bag department, shift leadership, maintenance, purchasing and others.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials and other requirements and requisition needed items.
• Assist in the selection and training of new team operators.
• Relieve team members during lunches and breaks and provide technical assistance to others as needed.
• Work with shift supervisor and team members to establish team production, scrap and quality goals and ensure completion.
• Perform simple calculations for daily production totals and quality results.
• Maintain necessary production, quality and equipment records.
• Ensure quality of product and conformance to extremely close tolerances by auditing various quality tests using a variety of electronic machines and visual inspections.
• Evaluate extent of deviation from specifications and assist in making decisions to perform correct machine adjustments or shut down line and scrap defective product.
• Perform routine die changes, changeovers, string - ups, shutdowns and startups.
• Troubleshoot difficulties in all areas, perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments and report mechanical or electrical problems to the maintenance department.
• Use shadowgraph machine, electronic micrometer, chantillon machine, slitter, ruler and various hand tools.
• Operate electric lift table and pallet jacks.
• Adhere to company policy as well as prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping of work areas and equipment.
• Fill out skid tickets and move materials as necessary in performance of duties or as directed.
• Operate up to two inline print presses in conjunction with other machines. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of print presses.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.