Extrusion Technician

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Eau Claire Plant

• Eau Claire, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $31.80Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment? Are you a team player with a positive attitude? Then, we are looking for you!! This position comes with a $500 sign on bonus Some of the benefits our employees enjoy: PTO Medical, Vision, Dental, Accident, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance Paid holidays 401K/Roth retirement with company match Employee Assistance Program (100% Company paid) Life Insurance (100% Company Paid) Clean, safe, climate controlled work environment Opportunities for advancement and/or cross training 90 day review and wage adjustment Annual Reviews with wage adjustments Opportunity for advancement and cross training Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform basic math and computer skills
• Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree
• Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-­‐ups
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervision o Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melt o Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.
• Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead
• Change out screen pack during a process when needed
• Tooling (tip and die) o Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gauge o Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity
• Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor products o Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set-­‐up time and run-­‐rate of the process router o Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&E o Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start-­‐up and required intervals o Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process
• Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel
• Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating)
• Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity
• Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2
• Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-­‐task is required. Excellent spatial perspective. Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilities Interpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction. Ability to work in and ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor.