Extruder Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Extruder Technician’s primary responsibility will be to start-up and set-up the extrusion operations, monitor and maintain the operations while running and shutdown and perform minor maintenance on the line as needed. The goal will be to keep the extrusion lines running continuously and efficiently while producing a product that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Set and Start-up extruders
• Install dies using hand and power tools
• Regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rolls, temperature, and synchronize speed of   extruder to produce a quality product
• Adjust speed, temperature, raw material flow to produce a quality product within Boral specs
• Examine product for defects and correct them

• Measure the product to ensure it is within Boral Specs

• Notify Management/Supervisor of any quality or equipment issues
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of extrusion processes
• Mechanical aptitude
• Be able to work a 12-hour shift

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
• 1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements such as typing
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Complete repetitive movements
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions