Extruder Operator at Element Solutions in Morristown, Tennessee

Job Description:

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Graphics Solutions is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA with manufacturing facilities in US, UK, China, and Australia. MacDermid Graphics Solutions is an innovation partner trusted by hundreds of the world's leading printing and packaging suppliers. We work with our customers to create unique, comprehensive, and sustainable solutions for their graphics supply chain. We have a global network of strategic supplier partnerships and distributors, combined with our proven technology and support, which ensures our customers achieve their operational, financial, and strategic business goals.

MGS is part of the US based Element Solutions (NYSE: ESI), an international specialty chemicals company and a business unit within the Industrial and Specialty Group.

Who are we looking for?

The primary focus of the Extruder Operator is to oversee die operation, monitor Kraton and film splicing.

What will you be doing?

• Perform line start-up and shutdown.
• Read and understand work area instructions.
• Ability to monitor process and ensure quality plates are being produced.
• Perform speed control adjustment to regulate bank size.
• Proper record keeping using Excel tally sheets.
• Proper completion of PO paperwork for each job.
• Monitor Kraton and refill as needed.
• Ability to identify which film is needed for each product and gauge.
• Understands how films are threaded and spliced.
• Setting up and staging of proper materials.
• Able to locate and transfer films from warehouse to production line.
• Ability to calculate Calendar gap for gauge being produced.
• Able to adjust lip bolts and R-bar bolts.
• Calculation of run footage per job order.
• Able to perform screen change and understands screen configuration.
• Understands Sigma liquid transfer procedure and how to hook up churns.
• Ability to change Die and setup machine for specified product.
• Coordinate and label recyclable material.
• Conversions – Re-pack, Re-Label and cut down to size and process through back exposure unit.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Follows all Safety rules.

Who are You?

• High school diploma, or equivalent with 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to multi-task

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are we Offering...

Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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