West Michigan Compounding, LLC · 13 hours ago
Machine Operator - Extrusion (Plastics)
Greenville, Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$0/yr - $17/yrWest Michigan Compounding (WMC) is a trusted leader in the plastics industry, committed to innovation and high-quality product delivery. They are seeking motivated individuals for the position of Machine Operator - Extrusion, responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Adheres to WMC’s quality management system
Follows the WMC production process sheet for order of production
Loads materials into extruder, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates. Keeps machines full of material at all times
Lifts 55lb bags of material to fill hoppers
Tears down and disposes of empty or damaged boxes
Starts metering pumps and observing the operation of machines and equipment to ensure the continuous flow of filaments extruded through the die and to detect processing defects
Moves controls to activate and adjust the extruder
Presses buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected
Observes machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged pelletizer and pipes
Records details of machine malfunctions
Notifies other workers of defects and directs them to adjust the extruder
Removes excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools. Removes polymer deposits from equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads
Observes flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications
Performs quality checks on all skids to be used for the finished product. Assembles new boxes on top of skids and places at the end of the production line
Operates forklift to move pallets throughout the production floor
Verifies box weight and adds additional material or removes material to receive accurate weight
Performs test of Ash, Gardner, Moisture, Durometer, Specific Gravity, Melt Flow, and Notched Izod when necessary and records results as needed
Operates an injection mold machine to shoot test specimens
Completes hourly read sheets and records test results
Cleans and maintains extruder
Maintains clean work area. Puts away product when complete. Sweeps excess product off the work floor
Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices. Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions. Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed
Qualification
Required
Adheres to WMC's quality management system
Follows the WMC production process sheet for order of production
Loads materials into extruder, and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates
Keeps machines full of material at all times
Lifts 55lb bags of material to fill hoppers
Tears down and disposes of empty or damaged boxes
Starts metering pumps and observing the operation of machines and equipment to ensure the continuous flow of filaments extruded through the die and to detect processing defects
Moves controls to activate and adjust the extruder
Presses buttons to stop machines when processes are complete or when malfunctions are detected
Observes machine operations, control boards, and gauges to detect malfunctions such as clogged pelletizer and pipes
Records details of machine malfunctions
Notifies other workers of defects and directs them to adjust the extruder
Removes excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools
Removes polymer deposits from equipment, using silicone spray, brass chisels, and bronze-wool pads
Observes flow of finish across finish rollers, and turn valves to adjust flow to specifications
Performs quality checks on all skids to be used for the finished product
Assembles new boxes on top of skids and places at the end of the production line
Operates forklift to move pallets throughout the production floor
Verifies box weight and adds additional material or removes material to receive accurate weight
Performs test of Ash, Gardner, Moisture, Durometer, Specific Gravity, Melt Flow, and Notched Izod when necessary and records results as needed
Operates an injection mold machine to shoot test specimens
Completes hourly read sheets and records test results
Cleans and maintains extruder
Maintains clean work area
Puts away product when complete
Sweeps excess product off the work floor
Understand and follow all WMC Health & Safety Practices
Report all injuries and unsafe work conditions
Attend mandatory safety training and request additional training as needed
Benefits
Generous PTO
Team incentives of up to $200 per week
Individual financial incentives
401k
Employee Appreciation Activities: Food Trucks, Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Potlucks
Company
West Michigan Compounding, LLC
WMC provides our customers with innovative ways to reduce their overall plastic raw material costs.
Founded in 2005
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase