[RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, MN, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore, and China. RTP Company's engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.

[We are currently hiring 3rdShift Machine Operators 11:00pm - 7:00amat our Dayton, NV facility. This position is responsible for the set up and operation of thermoplastic extrusion equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports dry or liquid materials to produce customer products.

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• Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous and ensure all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Examine materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.
• Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
• Perform all required machine cleaning.
• Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follow and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Able to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment

Able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production