Position Summary:

Sets up and operates an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery. Documents work performed as required. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area when required.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Sets up and operates high temperature (up to 750 o) ovens to cure lined valves and parts.
• Sets up and operates extruder machines for the forming of plastic (TFE and PTFE) linings.
• Trims valve linings and parts for accurate fit.
• Performs routine assembly of standard valves.
• Selects and assembles proper molds using hand and pneumatic tools.
• Disassembles molds and extracts finished plugs and valves. Cleans molds.
• Hand carries extremely hot molds, valves and parts using heat-resistant gloves.
• Operates a drill press for drilling holes and cutting out parts.
• Prepares plastic (PTFE, TFE) material by pouring or combining raw ingredients into a processing blender.
• Inserts trays of plastic parts into an oven for curing and operates oven.
• Participates actively in Crane Business Systems to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Performs other work as assigned by Supervisor or Team Leader.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Ability to use hand, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric tools.
• Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Ability to read gauges.
• Ability to carry heavy, hot objects.
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to sustain moderate physical effort, working with light to heavy weight materials. Lifting, bending, carrying and positioning are common and repetitious. Concentrated mental and visual attention in performing work to close tolerances is required. High degree of physical and mental dexterity and visual attention for sustained periods also required.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• 0-1 years of manufacturing experience.