Department: Extrusion

Plant Location: Dale, IN

Shift: Night Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)

Paygrade: $21.11 + $1.25 Extrusion Incentive = $22.36.

Additional incentives for attendance bonus ($1.50) and nightshift premium ($2.00)

 

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor and understand various measures, gauges and instruments. Must learn to set-up and operate Extrusion Machinery in a prescribed period of time in order to progress to operator’s status. Very heavy lifting is required daily. Must be physically able to carry heavy loads up stairways and ladders. Performs other work as directed by Supervisor. Must complete Work Keys testing requirements.

Specific Duties

1. Teardown, setup, and maintain all equipment systems (non-electrical).
2. Operate and monitor extruders during production of plastic sheet.
3. Perform quality checks on extruded material.
4. Band and barcode finished skids of extruded sheet.
5. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
6. Perform all necessary IQMS/Shop Data operations.
7. Perform other tasks as directed by the lead operator or shift supervisor.

Backup

Extrusion Lead Operator or Extrusion Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in Extrusion.

Supervision

Reports to the Extrusion Supervisor

 

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Dale, IN

Shift: 1st (6:00 am-3:30 pm)

Job Description

Works directly with the Controls Engineer for overseeing plant manufacturing machine controls and systems. Must be knowledgeable of the electrical and electronic aspects of plant facilities and equipment, and related safety precautions for all employees who operate equipment. Must be proficient in the use of computers and requires experience with a variety of PLC, OIT, and DCS Systems, including wireless networking.

Specific Duties

1. Experience with electrical redesign and installation of new controls and components on existing equipment.
2. Troubleshoots electrical, electronic circuits, PLC’s, and VFD’s.
3. Works with and trains Maintenance personnel on troubleshooting problems with machines.
4. Works with and trains Production and Engineering personnel in the operation of electronic controls and safety devices.
5. Programs logic changes and robotics applications.
6. Constantly monitors the working status of all control equipment and recommends repairs, upgrades, and purchases of new control equipment where necessary.
7. Knowledge of developing and maintaining methods for collecting machine performance and statistical information.
8. Generates electrical schematics and drawings for existing and new equipment.
9. Some Travel Requirements for installation, start up, or project upgrades at other facilities
10. May report to 1^st Shift Maintenance Supervisor at times if no major ongoing projects or training

 

Backup

Controls Engineer

Qualifications

A.S. degree in the electrical or electronic field, or practical experience in a machine intensive manufacturing environment

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Manager

 

 

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Dale, IN

Shift: 3rd Shift (10:30 pm – 7:00 am)

Pay Grade: ($22.73 – $34.33)

 

 

Job Description

Responsible for in-depth troubleshooting and the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of all industrial production machinery and processing equipment, secondary trim equipment, mold shop machines and equipment, material handling and transfer equipment and building systems.  Must have the ability to recognize defects and possess problem-solving skills.  Responsible for the fabrication and installation of new and used machinery and equipment.  Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate source of trouble.  Inspects new parts to detect imperfections and used parts to determine reason for failure and/or necessary changes in dimensional requirements.  Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.  Responsible to insure proper compliance to safety and lock-out regulations, codes, and operating requirements.  May direct the activities and training of Maintenance Helper Trainees, and Preventive Maintenance job classifications.  Performs other work as directed.

All applicants will be required to take a Maintenance Aptitude test that will check basic maintenance knowledge of the Specific Duties listed below.

 

Specific Duties

1. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
2. Must have the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and install single and 3-phase electrical power, and controls circuits including 480 volt service using a digital multi-meter.
3. Must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
4. Ability to fabricate metal using an acetylene torch and MIG welding techniques a plus.
5. Understanding of PLC’s, troubleshooting. Program Logic, Circuits, and drives a plus.
6. Understanding of common plumbing practices a plus.
7. Understanding of Thermoforming and/or Extrusion operational process a plus.

 

Backup

Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in industrial maintenance.  Applicants with specific maintenance experience and qualifications will be considered before internal applicants with seniority but no maintenance experience.

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor