Set up, operate or tend machines that extrude and form filaments from synthetic materials such as rayon, plastic or liquid polymers.
Load materials into extruding and forming machines, using hand tools and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates.
Start metering pumps and observe operation of machines and equipment to ensure continuous flow to filaments extruded through spinnerets and to detect processing defects.
Remove excess, entangled or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
Inspect finished product to ensure that specifications are met and to determine if machines need adjustment.
Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
Record information about work completed and machine settings.
Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
Adjust machine heating mechanisms, tensions, and speeds to produce specified products.
Job Requirements
At least two years of machine operation experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven history of good attendance.
Capable of reading and understanding work instructions and safety documents.
Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, and reaching. Ability to lift 50 pounds (for short bursts).
