Extrusion Operator

• Title: Extrusion Operator
• Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
• Location: Fort Wayne, IN
• Employment Type: Full time

Group Company:

• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC), Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

Perform activities associated with operating the ram extrusion lines (standard and thin wall) for the Fort Wayne, Indiana facility.

Principal Accountabilities

• Demonstrates ability to operate and understand the principles of ram extrusion.
• Demonstrates ability to operate forklifts.
• Properly label material to be shipped from Extrusion.
• Perform and calculate times for color changes, shut downs, purges, and poly pros.
• Cut stock back to correct lengths and place in proper containers (boxes, carts, pallets, etc.).
• Ability to complete all paperwork correctly and in a timely fashion (dispatch list, data collection charts, SPC charts, product I.D. tags, etc.)
• Monitor Extrusion Process and identify problems (heats, rates, physical characteristics, quality, and specifications, etc.)
• Demonstrates ability to operate measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractor, filer gage, weigh scale).
• Demonstrates ability to do root cause analysis.
• Monitor, fill and/or exchange resin hoppers.
• Properly record and cut up scrap.
• Demonstrates ability to assemble, start, and run good quality product on any die for production.
• Demonstrates the ability to place a work order when equipment requires maintenance.
• Demonstrates the ability to produce new procedures to lower die changeover times and quicker color changes.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and interface with all ram extrusion controllers.
• Demonstrates the ability to start up and shut down the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand all extrusion compounds.

Additional Responsibilities

• Keep department floor space organized and clean.
• Dispose of trash.
• Perform all responsibilities with safety as first priority.
• Perform all functions with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility.
• Maintain excellent attendance to aid in department function.
• Perform other tasks, as needed, at the request of the supervisor.

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Excellent attendance and safety record
• Mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, tape measures, protractor, filer gage, weigh scale).
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented personality
• Commitment to the Operating Principles and 6s programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Basic computer knowledge

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $22.01 - $28.21. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
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