Operator

Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Perform all duties and responsibilities required of A, B, and C Operators

Gauge when the line is hot and ready to start

Make heat adjustments on extruder for quality pipe

Maintain INK JET printers and select correct print   

Give breaks to line operators in his area of responsibility

Responsible for Production Pre-Start Checklist and start up a line from start to finish in a timely manner with end results of quality product

Keep all tooling put up in correct place

Sets a premier example to others as to safe work habits, attitude, and company goals

Select proper silo and material for product

Duties are not limited to this job description; you may perform other duties as instructed by the Supervisor

Support all company policies, goals, and objectives.

Other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Only in absence of regular supervisor

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 GED Equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable English words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and 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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.