Job title:  Extruder Operator

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 29,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates more than 280 sites in over 40 countries

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent the Extruder Operator works proficiently with others, but also has the ability to work well independently. The extruder operator will have the ability to perform a skilled level of work in the application of a compounded rubber stock that is applied to a customer roll through the extrusion process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Initial assignment qualities and responsibilities to include:

• Safely and efficiently operate roll rotating equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Safely and efficiently operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately use scales to weigh raw materials for blending.
• Ability follow written mixing instructions.
• Complete paperwork as necessary to document covering variables.
• Learn to operate new equipment if/when upgraded.
• Ability to read and understand standard prints and instructions.
• Other assignments as directed by production supervision.
• Ability to perform other maintenance, housekeeping, painting and miscellaneous tasks as needed and.or as directed by supervision.
• Be willing and able to proficiently perform all tasks with or without supervision. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability