Primary Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

Blend PTFE per extrusion

         Stage raw materials for blending operation on FIFO basis

         Blend PTFE and Isopar to the specified instructions  

         Pour PTFE blends through screen into jugs, then weigh jugs

         Enter all blends into WW3, place tags on jugs and brush off excess blend

         Transfer jugs to the hot room and stage for extrusion

         Transfer empty jugs to be cleaned

         Wash jugs on a rotating basis

         Change Isopar filters when needed

         Unload PTFE from truck to cold room

         Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion, follow 5S practices

         Know and practice all safety regulations and quality guidelines

         Report production issues to Direct Lead

         Perform work of an equal or lower classification

Minimum Qualifications (relevant experience, education and/or training):

• High School Diploma or GED, recognizes International Diplomas (may need to be translated to English)
• U.S. citizen or permanent residency status required
• Read work orders and specifications

         Must be competent in basic mathematical skills

         Must be able to work and communicate with peers

         Must be able to adapt to production needs to satisfy customer demands

• Basic understanding of lean fundamentals preferred

Physical & PPE Requirements:

Standing, carrying, shaking, pushing, bending, balancing, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), walking, and working under very cold conditions in a room alone. Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs (85-90 dB) are all required PPE when working in the mfg plant. All PPE provided by Company.  Shoe covers, coveralls and gloves are optional but required when working with carbon black. Will be required to participate in respirator program due to job task of blending carbon black for PTFE extrusion.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.