Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

 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.

As the Extrusion Machine Operator, you will:

Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practicesParticipate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits Proactively communicate and address safety concernsSet-up and monitor machine operations according to standard operating instructionsUnderstand department safety, quality and regulatory requirements, and production goals; actively engage in meeting these goalsInspect raw materials and products to ensure there are no visual defects; take corrective action as neededPerform 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 dataPerform material disposition on all work-in-processes (WIP) parts as assignedPerform advanced machine adjustments to ensure that proper construction specifications are being metInterrupt machine operation as necessary to correct operating problemsMinimize the production of products that do not meet specifications by quickly taking action and using investigative, troubleshooting, and mechanical skillsAccurately measure work in process (WIP) and finished goods in inches or centimetersCommunicate technical issues in a timely manner to all levels (managers, co-workers, maintenance, engineers, etc.)Assist in training of other operatorsAssist with failure and perform regular minor preventive maintenancePerform troubleshooting to solve equipment malfunctionPerform complete setup, adjustments, startup, and shutdown of all equipment in the areaKeep accurate records and explain any discrepancies, if necessaryPerform any additional duties as assigned by supervisor, facilitator, or lead

Qualifications

Required:

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 environmentLegal 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

Preferred:

Experience working in and navigating computer applications; ability to perform basic functions in Excel, including navigating to files, data input, copy & paste and sumsStrong mathematical aptitude, such as ability to calculate flow rate and take measurements of circumferenceExperience participating in the development of work instructions and operating guidesBasic SAP experience, including navigating in the system, looking up test specs and ensuring bills of materials match recipesStrong mechanical aptitude Quality inspection experience, including experience identifying and resolving product quality issuesDetail orientated Strong communication skills and ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and proceduresLean manufacturing experiencePrevious experience performing setup, troubleshooting and operation of automated machines

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.