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– Sets up production equipment to produce sub-assemblies or finished products.
– Ensures production equipment is properly set up.
– Checks products on line to confirm that they are OK and remove off-spec products.
– Compiles records, checklist and reports on quality inspection results.
– Cleans, maintains and performs basic repairs on equipment as needed.
– Schedules maintenance a repairs on equipment as directed.
– Prepares accurate recor related to quality, work in progress, test results, and special projects.
– Troubleshoots production problems.
– Reports and doents unresolved production problems.
– Operates and navigates with the extruder computer control systems.
– Operates the dosing unit polymer feed system and troubleshoots to eliminate feed problems.
– Starts up and runs extruders and affiliated equipment (godets, orientation lines, Denier counter, etc.) to produce macro fiber.
– Tests fiber denier and performs tray testing as required and when necessary troubleshoots process equipment and takes appropriate corrective actions.
– Tests fiber tenacity and elongation, and tracks results using SPC charting.
– Monitors equipment through measured checks of speeds and temperatures.
– Makes appropriate process changes using the extrusion process specification and troubleshooting guide in conjunction with directions from a higher-level Extrusion Process Operator or supervisor.
– Records production data for tracking and evaluating run yield trends, actual yield, and audit progression.
– Handles hoppers or port-a-vacs appropriately, weighing and recording data to track polymer usage.
– Maintains accurate and legible doentation.
– Maintains housekeeping standards.
– Makes appropriate process changes using the extrusion process specification and troubleshooting guide and as directed by management.
– Manages the operation of extruder, material loading and other auxiliary line at the same time.
– Starts up and runs extruders and affiliated equipment to produce macro fiber.
– Monitors environmental room conditions and initiates corrective actions as needed.
– Determines temperature start-up profiles based on IV and MI values and polymer history.
– Monitors and responds to quality issues based on SPC trending of fiber properties, fiber denier testing, and observations of physical appearance.
– Troubleshoots extruders (working closely with engineering support) and affiliated equipment and takes appropriate corrective actions to eliminate quality process issues.
– Monitors run yield trends, identifies process issues, recording appropriate information, and effectively communicating this information to support personnel, at shift change, and to management.
– Starts up and runs extruders and affiliated equipment to produce all denier sizes for macro fiber (including monofilament).
– Performs special projects as directed by Production in-charge.
– Applies an appropriate understanding of polymer behavior and extrusion technology to the extrusion process.
– Coordinates the efforts of others in their proper job function to minimize waste and maximize production yields.
– Learns new extrusion processes when opportunities are presented.
ADDITIONAL J REQUIREMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Operates personal computers (menu software applications, spreadsheet data entry)
– Operates electronic balances, calculators, winding, wrapping, cutting, and hand tools.
– Trains new associates in extrusion, orientation, and testing responsibilities
– Interfaces with appropriate engineering, facilities, and instrumentation support representatives in a professional
manner to ensure manufacturing operations and projects receive effective and timely technical support.
– Supports manufacturing teamwork in the daily communication by participating in shift change meetings and
sharing appropriate process information to ensure the timely resolution of manufacturing issues.
– Follow written specifications to manufacture product.
– Use associated test equipment
– Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.
– Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.
– Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE’s), if applicable
– Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (e.g. manual a electronic doentation).
– Consistently meet required Training due date targets.
– Performs other duties assigned as needed
Candidate Requirement
– At least high school graduate or vocation course graduate preferred.
– At least 5 years extrusion experience in a manufacturing environment.
– Experience in G East working environment is preferred but not required.
– Basic knowledge of fiber physical properties and appearance quality (tenacity and elongation).
– Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) used to identify and respond to press trends.
– Ability to make timely and accurate decisions.
– Leadership skills are desirable.
– With a keen eye for product quality and continuous improvement.
– Self-motivated and capable of completing job duties with minimal supervision.
– Basic computer skills: Microsoft office
– Basic math skills, Analytical and Problem solving skills.
– Basic knowledge of industrial tools and instruments.
– Forklift driving skills is an advantage.
– Could speak and understand English, Arabic is an advantage.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills.
– Must be able to lift 25kg.
– Willingness to work on rotating shifts
