AF Hazleton, PA, USA
7 days ago
Extruder Assistant
We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

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 material or quality issues.Clean lips on die.Clean all drums and rollers.

Shutdown Extruder

Purge out screw, shut power off, lock extruder out, lock out Treater Power, pull screw, move deck plates.Clean screw and other parts of breech, barrels, and clean off any debris.  This is done only during rebuilds.Change fluff bags.Rope-up machine.

Other tasks (not all inclusive)

Check and do all paperwork for pallet and roll tickets.Check water levels on Extruder (levels are marked).  Add water as necessary and inform Operator.Check and change lip and anti-block boxes.Complete various cleaning duties, such as sweep floor, vacuum off machine, clean pits below machinery utilizing hose and soap.Clean-up oil drippings with mop and bucket daily.  Sweep into floor drain. (Stooping is required to avoid overhead pipes.)Assist other assistants when help is needed.Maintain AIB standards throughout the department.Cut down rolls for Repelletizer, when necessary using overhead C-hook.  Use approved list of Extrusion knives, cut glove, and bin.Clean up any fluff utilizing the air power vacuum.Clean out the grinder rooms for each Extruder using air power vacuum.Maintain cleanliness of mezzanine.

III.  

Knowledge

High School Diploma or GED.Good computer skills.Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment.Good math skills.Must be able to read, understand and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures.Good organizational skills.

2.

Sources

On-the- job training provided by employer

IV.

Contacts

1.

Internal

Daily contact with the Operators, Helpers, and Extrusion Department Crew Leaders and maintenance personnel.

2.

External

            Occasional contact with outside contractors.

V.

Responsibility

Safety is the top priority.Assist in the set-up of the Extruder machine.Assist in performing quality checks and following procedures to produce a quality product with the least amount of waste. Maintain cleanliness of the Extruder and throughout the department.Comply with all AIB, Safety, and Company policies.Participate and attend on-site employee meetings.Regular attendance is required.Work all shifts and weekends.Be willing to work overtime as the need arises.Observe all PPE requirements.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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