Extruder Operator at Yokohama Industries Americas Inc – Painesville, Ohio

At-Will Job Description VERSION:

Job Title: Extruder Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Industrial Manufacturing

Type of Position: Full-Time

Reports To: Industrial Production Supervisor / Shift Lead

Reporting to This Position: None

JOB SUMMARY

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operation of extruders and all downline equipment. Includes identification and installation of dies, screens, and breaker plates.
• Full responsibility for machine operations including reading, interpreting, and analyzing production orders, specifications, and blueprints.
• Adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality and maximize efficiency.
• Distinguish between a mechanical problem and an operator error, and to perform troubleshooting and take corrective measures.
• Perform work in a safe manner and keep work area clean and safe.
• Meet or exceed daily production requirements and scrap goals.
• Maintain flexibility in job assignment including the need to work overtime.
• Maintain accurate paperwork including production reporting.
• Assist with the new product development including R&D projects.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detailed orientated and have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Detail oriented with a systems and process approach to problem solving
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools: calipers, gages, comparators, etc.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• All job duties will be performed in accordance with all company safety policies.
• All job duties will be done to ensure that the product is made at the highest quality, the lowest cost, delivered on time and with world-class service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSNTIAL TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB

• Capable of lifting 40 lbs. at any one time.
• Stand for extended periods of time up to 10 hours.
• Frequently walks, kneels, and stands
• Frequently communicates with other operators.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Hose Operator and agree to perform all job functions and duties in a safe manner and in accordance with Yokohama Industries America’s established policies and procedures.

I hereby understand and acknowledge that my employment relationship with this organization would be of an “at will” nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge employee at any time and for any or no reason. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

The job duties outlined herein are general statements and essential competencies that describe the basic job requirements and cannot state in words every aspect of job content. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. By signing below, I affirm that I can meet the essential functions of this position.