Silicone Extrusion Operator
Description

  

  • Uses the daily schedule to determine production requirements.
  • Will be trained on all machine safety, set-up, shut-down, and operating procedures in the platinum and the peroxide extrusion rooms. 
  • Operators will develop the ability to measure silicone tubing and hose. This includes the I.D., the O.D., and the wall thickness.
  • They should properly measure using rulers, tape measures, dial calipers, wall thickness and pin gages. A silicone operator must also use ultrasonic thickness gages for wall thickness measurements.
  • The operator must have the physical ability to mix 50-60 lbs. of silicone rubber on a two-roll cabinet mill.
  • An operator must be comfortable on ladders in order to string the line at start up.
  • Operator must use FIFO when using raw material for extrusion. They must record accurate lot information and follow company rules on documentation.
  • Daily teamwork and collaboration with other departments is expected.
  • Daily housekeeping and logging of Cleanroom activities is a required.
  • Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 12-hour shifts.
Requirements

  

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Passing grade on basic math and English comprehension test is required.