Fiber Mfg - Extruder Operator

Job Opportunity at AstenJohnsonAstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account Debit Card for medical expenses, 401(k) company match, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal and Child Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, FMLA, 9 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Clothing Allowance, Attendance Bonus, Referral Program Bonus, Year-End Bonus, Gym Membership discounts, Union representation and more!Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday OR Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday 7:00a - 7:00pmJob SummaryWith little supervision, sets up, operates and performs complex maintenance on any and all specialized production and non-production equipment. May instruct and/or direct the work of a variety of others. Keeps necessary records and investigates rejects and failure patterns. Works to sketches, diagrams, drawings, written and verbal instructions. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and final product quality. MUST have 2-3 years' plastic extrusion experience.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerforms required visual appraisal, sampling, and product testingUses phone, email, fax or paging resources, as requiredResponds appropriately to system, process, or material problemsPlans and coordinates crew activitiesDemonstrates required understanding of equipment function and controlsPerforms all tasks associated with consistent work area cleanlinessEffectively uses all required computer and document resourcesPerforms required tasks using appropriate tools and methodsOrganizes and directs routine line operationsDemonstrates knowledge of appropriate material disposition, including recyclingPerforms required tasks using appropriate methods and equipmentUses appropriate resources to identify, locate or track materialsFollows SOP's using correct materials and toolsPerforms required tasks for product changeover and startupGenerates/maintains required records, reports, logs, files, etcUnderstands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviorsInitiates, maintains, and interprets SPC tools required for this positionIs aware of and effectively uses appropriate support resourcesUnderstands and applies all required instructionsPerforms other duties as assignedRequired TrainingLock-out Tag outBasic hazardous communicationPPEHook knifeConfined spacePhysical Demands/Work EnvironmentFrequent to continuous standing/walkingFrequent pushing/pullingFrequent upper extremity useOccasional lifting up to 92 lbsOccasional firm grip sustainedAdhere to Company and Safety PolicyFollow all safety and company policy including but not limited to proper PPE, Attendance, Cell Phone and Smoking.We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.