About this role
Machine Operator
Location: Bedford, OH
Night Shift:
- Monday 6am - 10am 4 hours
- Monday 10pm - 10am 12 hours
- Tuesday 10pm - 10am 12 hours
- Wednesday 10pm - 10am 12 hours
Summary - Sets up and operates extrusion line to produce plastic sheets which meet customer specifications and dimensions according to work orders.
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:
- Start up, set up, operate, and tend machine that extrudes thermoplastics to meet customer specifications and dimensions according to work orders.
- Load materials into extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
- Move controls to activate and adjust for extruding process.
- Observe machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect any defective material or any machine malfunctions.
- Press the correct buttons to stop machine when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected.
- Responsible for detailed completion of work orders and production reports.
- Operator must always be mentally alert on the machine.
- Operator who is not alert runs a great risk of getting injured or injuring another employee. Training will include other duties on the production floor to help understand all positions and processes.
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.