Extrusion Operator
Job Description
Phillips Staffing is hiring for an Extrusion Operator to join the team at a manufacturer of textile and polymer products in Spartanburg, SC! Responsibilities:
- Monitor extruder temperatures, control pressure and spin pack pressure.
- Change extruder filters.
- Monitor polymer melt consistency.
- Assist in the thread up of the production line.
- Monitor the finish that is being applied.
- Clean finish and godet rollers.
- Watch for and remove wraps.
- Change screens as needed.
- Accurately maintain documentation of all appropriate machine malfunctions, quality issues, operational data.
- Assist with changing, building and breaking down packs as needed.
- Operate tensile testing equipment
- Use microscope to check quality of finished products
- Check gauges and levels and understand control systems
- 1 year manufacturing experience required preferably in fiber extrusion
- Analytical skills required.
- Basic mechanical skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must be self-motivated
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Must be productive with the ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work Overtime, as required
- Must follow the dress code: Steel Toe shoes are required, plant wide
- Ability to frequently lift weights up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb up and down stairs