Amcor · 13 hours ago
Extruder Assistant
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmcor is a company transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. The Extruder Assistant will assist the Operator in the set-up of the extruder and observe the extruder machine while in operation to ensure it runs smoothly and meets quality standards.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Amcor
Amcor is a packaging and container manufacturing company for food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1969-08-28IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Konieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Ron S Delia
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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