KRAIBURG CORP

Compensation

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• BASIC FUNCTION: • Quality, efficient fulfillment of production orders on EL02, EL09 or EL18, as scheduled and released by the scheduling department in coordination with Line Supervisors, PE and Production Manager. • Minimize scrap rates, setup times and downtime on assigned Extrusion line(s). • Maintain safe, neat and orderly work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete setups, startup and operate twin-screw compounding extrusion production equipment to produce TPE compounds in accordance with standardized techniques and quality requirements to maintain production schedule set by Line Supervisors, Process Engineering and/or Production Manager. • Maintain quality standards through timely completion of start-up inspections and frequent visual inspections of in-process production orders. • Ensure online testing results are recorded in SAP as specified per work order (Hardness, Density, etc.). • Ensure all production paperwork is complete prior to releasing completed production orders to QA (cleaning/setup checklists, start-up inspections, weigh/mix sheets, raw material lot numbers, etc.). • Accurate recording of production time, yield and scrap for each production order in SAP and Shift Book. • Record all machine downtime in Shift Book, including accurate classification and detailed information on root causes/resolutions. • Label and return unused raw materials from production line scales to Raw Material Preparation area. • Participate in daily communication at shift changeovers to ensure smooth production order flow. • Maintain active daily communication with other departments for support needs, including Raw Material Preparation, Process Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics. • Active involvement in and support for continuous improvement activities within the work center (daily housekeeping, organization, 5S, ownership, etc.). • Adhere to established policies, procedures and SOP's, paying special attention to safety guidelines. • Notify supervisor and/or management of any material discrepancies, safety hazards, personnel injuries or any conditions that might affect product quality or on-time delivery. • Notify maintenance, supervisor and/or management of any equipment malfunctions or damage. • Attend training classes provided by Kraiburg TPE. • Perform other related duties as assigned. SKILLS: • Mechanical Aptitude • Math Aptitude • Oral and Written Communication Skills • Reading Skills • Time Management Skills • Organization Skills • Professionalism • Forklift Driving • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds bags of raw material or totes. EDUCATION/TRAINING: • High School Diploma or higher. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment, with preference for plastics machinery operation. SAP experience preferred.