TPO Utility

1. Primary Function:

This individual will need to perform necessary tasks to maintain the proper flow of material at the TPO line, compounding and blending.  The responsibilities include operation of extruder, calendar, winder through packaging to produce quality TPO sheeting products and operation of compounding and blending. 

1. Duties and Responsibilities (tasks include but are not limited to):

• Complete production and quality paperwork.
• Following TPM program
• Maintaining 5s
• Set up equipment and produce product following processing specifications.
• Assume role of Team Leader when required due to vacations, meetings and absenteeism of TPO Team Leader.
• Calculate and report output.
• Identify product and track output using SFIS equipment.
• Complete maintenance workorders.
• Verify accuracy of productivity and quality information generated for the shift, pursue required corrections.
• Train new crewmembers.
• Complete T3P’s, Non-Standard T3P’s and STP’s.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Essential Full Performance Knowledge: Knowledge of the processing specs and grading standards for all the products produced on the TPO line, Compounding and Blending. Knowledge of the operation of the SFIS, NDC and the HMI.  Knowledge of the operation of an extruder, 3 roll calender, bridge crane, sheet winder and the packaging of TPO sheeting.  Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment operated as well as the plant’s general safety policies. 
• Essential Full Performance Skills:

• Reading – Processing specifications, grading standards, EDC prompts, SFIC prompts, gauges, meters, etc.
• Math – Calculations of output, sheet length, linear feet, and solve basic algebraic equations.
• Writing – Complete work orders, log book entry, complete incident reports, production and quality paperwork.
• Communication – instruct crew, train new crew members, complete crew safety training, lead team problem solving groups.
• Computer skills – SFIS computer, outlook, word, excel necessary for sending electronic communications, writing reports, preparing postings, developing check sheets, and preparing or updating method sheets.
• Operation of measurement gauges – digital thickness gauge, tape measure and scales.
• Problem solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Forklift operation

• Essential Full Performance Abilities: N/A

1. Equipment/Data:

• Equipment Run On-the-Job: Forklift, overhead cranes, twin screw mixer and auxiliary equipment, 3 roll calender and auxiliary equipment, compounding line and auxiliary equipment, blending and auxiliary equipment, SFIS terminals and printers.
• Tools Required On-the-Job: Knives, scissors, thickness gauges, tape measure, pencils and miscellaneous hand tools for minor adjustments.
• Data Used On-the-Job: Processing specifications, grading standards, internal office memos, quality reports, production schedules, SFIS reports and electronic communications.

1. Education & Experience Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma

Equivalency:  GED

1. Work Environment/Time Worked:
   • Work Environment: Activities occur inside a TPO manufacturing facility. Job conditions include but are not limited to exposure to the following.
   • Potential for temperatures exceeding 100 degrees F.
   • Fumes from solvent.
   • Moving mechanical parts including conveyors, turret, core hopper, etc.
   • Pinch points on moving mechanical parts.
   • Heavy equipment operation including forklift and hoist.
   • Heavy equipment includes fork truck.
   • Powders
   • Combustible dust

• Time Worked:
  1. Days of Week Worked:
     1. Typically Monday through Friday with Saturday and/or Sunday overtime as business dictates.
  2. Shifts Worked:

2-shift rotation (7:00am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm) or fixed third shift (11:00pm -7:30am)

• Physical Requirements:

1. Climbing steep steps to set-up, inspect and troubleshoot the three levels of a TPO line
2. Monitor machine performance by watching HMI and NDC screens.
3. Operate overhead crane
4. Feel stock to detect off spec situations.
5. Use fingers to push buttons and turn control settings.
6. Verbally give instructions in a noisy environment.
7. Listen to equipment for possible mechanical problems.
8. Visually inspect material being produced.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.