Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment? Are you a team player with a positive attitude? Then, we are looking for you!!


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform basic math and computer skills Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-?ups Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervision

o Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melt

o Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.

Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead Change out screen pack during a process when needed Tooling (tip and die)

o Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gauge

o Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity

Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor products

o Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set-?up time and run-?rate of


the process router

o Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&E

o Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start-?up and required intervals

o Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process

Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating) Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2 Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.


Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-?task is required. Excellent


spatial perspective. Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.


Education: High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilities


Interpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction. Ability to work in and

ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor.