Plastic extrusion operator job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.

If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
Job Title: Plastics Secondary Operator
Shift/Hours: 3rd shift - 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM
Department/Group: Plastics Machining
Position Type: KV Union
Location: Kulpsville, PAJob Family/Grade: 8
Reports to: Supervisor
Position Purpose Summary - Perform all operations required to finish parts to expected quality and production.

Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Comply with all federal and state environmental, health and safety regulations as well as any safety policies and protocols outlined by the company.• Record all information on GT data collection system as required.• Ability to operate in team-oriented environment.• Finish machine parts on appropriate equipment (i.e., radius, lathe deburr, notching, etc.).• Set up and operate equipment such as saw skive, knife skive, hot knife, guillotine, dye penetrant.nd operate a variety of CNC equipment already programmed for producing quality custom plastic/ metal components in a production environment.• Perform first article and in-process inspection of components as required.• Perform final inspection using standard measuring equipment including OGP, Keyence, CMM and other measuring devices. (No programming required)• Perform assembly of components as needed.• Deburr and finish parts as required.• Paint parts utilizing approved painting instructions.• Transport work in process and finished goods within and between departments as necessary.• Clean and package parts.• Setup and load ovens for plasma shields, resizing and others as required.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.• Perform all miscellaneous duties in work area.• Perform job in a safe manner.• Perform job in compliance with Greene, Tweed & Co. Quality Policy (AS9100 / ISO 9000).• Review and update work instructions on a timely basis.• Ability to wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, eye protection, protective masks (respirators), protective gloves, etc.• Assist in finding ways to meet or exceed labor rates.• Assist in improving the manufacturing process to increase productivity and profitability.• Eliminate non-value, added operations through consolidation of forms and processes.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS• High School Diploma / GED.• Ability to read and interpret drawings.• Maintain annual QC certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Ability to work for long periods in a standing position.• Ability to occasionally work in positions requiring sitting and walking.• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without the use of mechanical lifting devices.• Must pass annual eye exam.

Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Greene, Tweed, a Federal Contractor, is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.