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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Veolia North America Extrusion Machine Operator I in Minnetonka, Minnesota

Company Description Job Description Extrusion Machine Operator - Days Role Summary/Purpose The Extrusion Machine Operator will operate, troubleshoot, repair and perform minor maintenance of the extrusion equipment that processes polypropylene pellets into log form. You will understand both the product construction and the machine operation to maximize yields and machine uptime. You will work shifts that are 12-hours long, starting at 4am - 4pm rotating shift. Essential Responsibilities As the Extrusion Machine Operator, you will: * Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices * Participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits * Proactively communicate and address safety concerns * Set-up and monitor machine operations according to standard operating instructions * Understand department safety, quality and regulatory requirements, and production goals; actively engage in meeting these goals * Inspect raw materials and products to ensure there are no visual defects; take corrective action as needed * Perform checks to ensure accuracy per product specifications, ensure overall product quality, and tracks in manual logs or computer system to capture deviations and quality traceability data * Perform material disposition on all work-in-processes (WIP) parts as assigned * Perform advanced machine adjustments to ensure that proper construction specifications are being met * Interrupt machine operation as necessary to correct operating problems * Minimize the production of products that do not meet specifications by quickly taking action and using investigative, troubleshooting, and mechanical skills * Accurately measure work in process (WIP) and finished goods in inches or centimeters * Communicate technical issues in a timely manner to all levels (managers, co-workers, maintenance, engineers, etc.) * Assist in training of other operators * Assist with failure and perform regular minor preventive maintenance * Perform troubleshooting to solve equipment malfunction * Perform complete setup, adjustments, startup, and shutdown of all equipment in the area * Keep accurate records and explain any discrepancies, if necessary * Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisor, facilitator, or lead Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements * High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 1 year (12-months) of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, or military service in a technical background -OR- an Associate's Degree in engineering, plastics technology, industrial technology, instrumentation, automated systems and robotics, electronics engineering technology, industrial controls and robotics, right skills now for manufacturing or similar technical associates degree ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS * Ability and willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend coverage, as required * Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required * Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as required * Willingness to work in a tobacco-free environment * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job Desired Characteristics * Experience working in and navigating computer applications; ability to perform basic functions in Excel, including navigating to files, data input, copy & paste and sums * Strong mathematical aptitude, such as ability to calculate flow rate and take measurements of circumference * Experience participating in the development of work instructions and operating guides * Basic SAP experience, including navigating in the system, looking up test specs and ensuring bills of materials match recipes * Strong mechanical aptitude * Quality inspection experience, including experience identifying and resolving product quality issues * Detail orientated * Strong communicat on skills and ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures * Lean manufacturing experience * Previous experience performing setup, troubleshooting and operation of automated machines Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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