Job Description

Description

To operate extrusion, pultrusion, or back lines in compliance with established company production processes and policies to achieve output needed to meet scheduled production job requirements.

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Set up the extruder line as necessary for the job specifications

• Set up the tooling (molds) needed for the job specifications

• Recognize various mold sizes and mold types needed for the job requirements

• Recognize various product colors and sizes based on the job requirements

• Operate the production lines in a manner consistent with established processes

• Machine settings

• Routine cleanings of specific line sections during operation

• Monitoring line performance for operational variances

• Monitoring finished product routinely for variances in quality

• Follow established processes/guidelines for

• Color changes

• Filling molds

• Cooling periods

• Removal and stacking of finished product

• Trouble shoots minor problems with the production lines.

• Provide assistance regarding finished goods banding and movement.

• Ensure that production processes and finished goods meet the company’s standards for Quality.

• Lean 5s.

• Help establish and participate in process improvement activities.

• Verify satisfactory completion of job specifications/requirements.

• Work safely, following legislated, and Bedford Technology, safety rules and practices.

• Follow the Policies and Procedures of the company.

• Input accurate time keeping and production records.

• Perform any other task or work assignment that may be delegated from time to time by management.

Requirements

Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Task oriented
• Strong attendance/work ethic
• Ability to obtain valid operators license for operating lift trucks.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English to perform essential duties.
• Ability to use measuring devices/tools to verify that finished goods meet the job specifications.
• Mechanical ability sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment and recognize problems.