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**Job Description:**
The Lead Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machines to produce high-quality products according to specifications. This role ensures consistent production output, monitors equipment performance, and performs quality checks throughout the shift.
**Essential Functions:**
**Leadership & Oversight**
+ Assign tasks to assistant operators to ensure workflow efficiency
+ Provide guidance and training to new assistant operators
+ Act as the first point of escalation for technical, process and safety issues
+ Track productivity for the team
+ Monitor blending of materials
+ Fill in for Shift Supervisor as needed
**Machine Setup & Operation**
+ Set up extrusion lines according to production orders and specifications
+ Operate extrusion machines safely and efficiently
+ Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and minimize waste
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The Lead Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machines to produce high-quality products according to specifications. This role ensures consistent production output, monitors equipment performance, and performs quality checks throughout the shift.
**Essential Functions:**
**Leadership & Oversight**
+ Assign tasks to assistant operators to ensure workflow efficiency
+ Provide guidance and training to new assistant operators
+ Act as the first point of escalation for technical, process and safety issues
+ Track productivity for the team
+ Monitor blending of materials
+ Fill in for Shift Supervisor as needed
**Machine Setup & Operation**
+ Set up extrusion lines according to production orders and specifications
+ Operate extrusion machines safely and efficiently
+ Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and minimize waste
**...
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