Extruder Operator and Serviceman

Company: Axelon Services Corporation
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:


Position is responsible for maintaining feed stock to the extruder and relieving other extruder employees as

needed, in providing a continuous operation and assisting in all areas as needed.



Responsible for all extruder operations of the Shark 150 VMI & Shark 120 Nitrile extruders in producing and booking quality preforms.

Operates extruder equipment system used in processing preforms, adhering to process specifications, and operational safety and quality standards.

Cleans and maintains extruder manufacturing area, promoting cleanliness and efficiency.

Feed and extrude compound product according to specifications and schedule;

Receives and completes daily work assignments, documentation and checklists as required;

Weigh and measure product for adherence to specifications;

Stack extruded product on books or skids;

Setup and teardown machine equipment;

Change dies and screens;

PiaX Trained to Clean Ink Jet Printer for Barcoding Slugs

PiaX Trained to scan and Work with PiaX Program (Computer)

Piax Scan Skids of Rubber used in Extrusion

Take Temperature Checks on Slugs and Strip, Cut and Save Samples and Record per Procedure

Set extruder controls;

Setup preform cooling line, automatic cutter and splicer

Feed Rework back into Extruder (per Specification)

Cut Rework and Place on Skids for Rework or Remill (shipped out) per Procedure

Relieve Service Person Booker and Operator for Lunch and Breaks, per Procedure

Reports any problems to Supervisor

Attends and participates in shift meetings and safety sessions as required;

Adheres to Company quality standards while achieving productivity goals;

Obtains and uses the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed, maintaining the condition and storage of such equipment;

Attends and participates in plant productivity, performance and quality meetings and reports as directed;

Identifies improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement projects ;

Participates in and completes other projects, committee work and tasks as assigned.



Position is responsible for contributing to the efficiency of the extrusion process through timely change over while maintaining a safe, clean work environment and meeting prescribed quality standards. Excellent attendance, punctuality and flexibility are required.






Skills/Experience:


High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or two-year degree preferred.

0-3 Years Experience

Responsible Care (Health,Environment, Safety and Security-RC-HESS)

Individual RC-HESS responsibilities include:

Knowledge of RC-HESS issues, especially those with a significant impact

Vigilance for RC-HESS issues, especially those with a significant impact

Immediate response, correction and reporting of RC-HESS issues, especially those with a significant impact

Knowledge and use of RC-HESS work practices

Maintenance of a clean and uncluttered work area

Compliance with the company RC-HESS rules

Completion of required RC-HESS training

Suggestions to improve RC-HESS performance

Immediate reporting of RC-HESS incidents and near hits

Immediate reporting of unsure acts and conditions that you are unsure of their hazard(s)

Avoidance of unsafe acts

Participation in RC-HESS inspections, job safety analyses, job safety observations, recycling, service on RC-HESS committees, etc.

Treatment of RC-HESS as part of your most important job responsibilities and

Use of the LANXESS Management System (LMS).




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