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Job Description

I.

Purpose

To assist Operator in set-up of extruder and to observe the extruder machine while in operation to ensure it’s running smoothly and quality standards are being met. 

II.

Duties

     Start up Extruder

• Web Extruder by running Start-Up Rope though the Extruder according to the diagram on the Extruder machine.
• Check rollers for debris and clean all rollers.
• Put on all PPE.
• Tie on poly in the extruder pit; pull poly through Extruder machine.
• Put Chill Drum Lay-on Roller, Treater Roller, and Treater Exhaust Hood down.
• Put trim-in using an approved shoe knife, but only on mono-lines.

     Task 1: Prepping Rolls

• Follow the sequence for roll removal on the #3 Co-Ex Extruder.  A loading and unloading sequence is posted on the #3 Extruder machine’s computer screen.
• Press re-set button to stop completed roll from spinning from the auto chop-over on model lines (Extruder #1 & 2).
• Utilizing mechanical hoist, attach hooks to shaft and operate push button panel to lift rolls from machine and set on take-off machine.

• Remove air from shaft to allow removal of shaft from old core and place shaft in new core. (Raw roll weighs 345-550 pounds each.  Ultra-P can weigh up to 1600 lbs.)  Note, a mechanical C-Hook Lift is utilized during this step.
• Utilizing mechanical hoist re-attach shaft to machine turret.
• Transport finished roll to staging table by using hand controls on overhead lift.
• Cut off excess plastic and put in waste bins. (Bag of discarded plastic weighs 13-50 lbs. and usually has assistance to perform task.)

     Task 2: Palletizing

• Take 44”x44” pallet off stack of pallets and either push/pull or carry 10-15 feet to staging area. (Pallet weighs 42 pounds.)

• Place finished rolls on pallet using mechanical overhead lift.
• Apply roll ticket to each roll and pallet tickets when pallets are completed for forklift and inventory scanning purposes.
• Obtain weight of pallet and document it by scanning paperwork given by the Scheduler.
• Band rolls when required to pallets.  Follow the Banding Instructions.
• Stage completed pallets in front of extruder for forklift removal.

    Task 3: Assist Operator

• Assist Extruder Operator with any and all duties as needed.
• Assist Operator in observing machine operations to ensure machine is running smoothly and correctly.
• Observe running rolls for holes, air-knife marks, or any flaws.
• Take samples of rolls to ensure rolls are ok.  Give sample to lab for inspection and weight.
• Change blades on Extruder, change silos.
• Keep extruder area clean at all times.
• Check temps, speeds, sizes and Treats, and all hoppers to note any machine materia