Extruder Machine Operator -2nd shift

Maugus Manufacturing, Inc.

Lancaster, PA

LOCATION

Second Shift

SHIFT

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Come join our culturally diverse and dynamic team at National Novelty Brush Company!

*NNBC is a Drug Free environment & Drug Testing is a requirement for employment.*

Enjoy our safety and wellness initiatives along with a family friendly and growth oriented

environment where we value a healthy work/life balance. Company sponsored events included.

2nd shift 2:15pm-10:15pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The extruder operator is responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the machines and the overall quality of all lining material used in the metal cap and phenolic cap departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Track which material is mixed with virgin material.
Label color of material on each box for tracking purposes.
Use caliper to measure for correct thickness of the material and if any defects are discovered, make adjustments to bring into specification.
Use rulers/scales to measure for the correct width of the material and if any defects are discovered, bring into specification.
Track and correctly label material color during each phase of the process.
Grind slugs and rolls to the appropriate color on the “extruder color code chart.”
Pull completed rolls off machine and place onto skid.
Troubleshoot issues at Extruder and adjust machine speed as needed.
Changeover the equipment setup and/or adjustment blades to produce appropriate width and thickness as required by the work order.
Communicate any issues with supervisor, off-shift operators, QC or maintenance as needed.
Keep work area clean.
May be assigned role of trainer if authorized.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Autonomy- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Communication – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:	High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Experience:	6 plus months experience in a manufacturing environment.
Computer Skills:	N/A
Other Requirements:	Able to take accurate measurements with rulers and calipers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)	Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

10 lbs or less

Walk

11-20 lbs

Sit

21-50 lbs

Manually Manipulate

51-100 lbs

Grasp

Over 100 lbs

Reach Outward

Reach Above Shoulder

Push/Pull

Speak

12 lbs or less

Climb

13-25 lbs

Crawl

26-40 lbs

Squat or Kneel

41-100 lbs

Bend

Vision (Near, Depth), Color Discrimination

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Cut Resistant Gloves.

Typical manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels.

Benefits

Locally owned / in business for over 100 years

NNBC is an EOE

Weekly paycheck

Employer pays 80% of employee’s medical premium with Highmark PPO

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident Insurance

$15,000 Company Paid Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Occasional overtime - optional

Plant closed for paid holidays

Earn PTO hours immediately

Quarterly & Annual Attendance Bonus

Robust Referral Bonus

Annual Performance Bonus

401K/Roth and Profit Sharing

Educational assistance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time stable and growing company

National Novelty Brush Company (NNBC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NNBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NNBC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.