Extrusion Operator 1

Vista Manufacturing Elkhart, Indiana, United States

About this position

Job Title: Extrusion Operator 1  

Reports To: Extrusion Team Lead    

Direct reports: n/a 

Key relationships: Extrusion Team Lead, Extrusion Technician, Extrusion Operator 

 

Role Purpose:  

Assist in and work towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tear down of some extrusion lines and some profiles. 

Requirements: 

US work authorization (Required) 

High school or equivalent (Preferred) 

Basic math skills 

Able to lift 50lbs 

Use of quality inspection tools (i.e., calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.) 

Able to follow directives set forth from team lead and/or management 

Vista Core Competencies 

Essential attributes: Attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Extrusion operational readiness, which includes the following: 

Assist in, and to be working towards independence in set up, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles 

Run extrusion line(s) for a whole day or part of a day  

Bring compound to extruder and compound according to set-up sheet 

Make spools/boxes according to work instructions 

Package extruded part according to set-up sheet 

Check parts frequently per quality control plan/set-up sheet per conformance to specifications 

Identify defects on extruded products 

Assist in basic troubleshooting to bring part back into specification 

Assist breaks as directed by Management 

Assist in running the Regrind area 

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area 

Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives 

 

If deficient in any area of responsibility, appropriate training will be implemented, and successful completion evaluated.  The above items are not an exhaustive description, and additional duties may be required.