Extrusion Operator

At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. It starts with who we are and is reinforced in everything we deliver. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase.

• Reads job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and instructions such as feed rates, cutting speeds, and determines sequence of operations.
• Moves controls to set specified feed, speed and temperature parameters.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of materials to specifications.
• Measure and record finished product characteristics to ensure compliance to customer specifications.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble (screws, dies, rolls, etc.) when setting for different production run.
• Compile and maintain documentation of all production and process information (maintenance log, audit sheets and set-up sheets).
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than the extruder such as material grinder and blending units or process control equipment.
• Plan and make preparations for upcoming orders.
• Repair minor machine and support equipment failure.
• Assist maintenance with major machine and support equipment repairs.
• Enters process operating parameters into the computerized control system.
• Enter and retrieve production information on PC utilizing the ERP system.
• Perform work center management tasks (plot information, up date & maintain paperwork).
• Perform duties of Extrusion Lead in the Leads absence.
• Performs position in accordance with established quality standards.

KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.