Legend Valve & Fitting, an employee owned company, is a service provider in plumbing supplies, plumbing systems, hydronics systems, and manufacturing within the industrial and commercial markets. We have an expansive offering of valves, fittings, tubing, and components for plumbing and hydronic systems. We offer more than 9,000 products representing 80+ product classes designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Legend Valve is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with locations in Reno, Nevada and Stafford, Texas.
SUMMARY
The Extrusion Operator is responsible for all machinery operations. This includes changeover of tools and fixtures, startup/shut down of equipment, and material handling as needed. ****Position is third shift and works from 9p-5:30a Sun-Thurs, and is eligible for a $1/per hour shift premium****

IN THIS ROLE, THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Changeover of tooling & fixtures for product sizes
• Startup/shut down of equipment
• Monitors basic quality such as OD, color, print, and surface
• Responsible for adjusting process parameters to maintain quality throughout run
• Ability to load pre-defined process programs in extruder and coiler
• Material handling duties as required
• Troubleshoot/Repair minor issues, with the ability to expand learning on more complex repairs
• Effective communication of technical issues with engineering
• Any additional duties assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and/or experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Minimum completion of High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree preferred but not required; trade/vocation school may be considered
• 2 year of experience with machine operations
• Previous troubleshooting of extruders, material vacuums, cooling tanks, and if possible product ink jet printers and material coilers is preferred
• Familiar with plastic extrusion and plastic material properties
• Able to perform equipment maintenance and basic mechanical/electrical repair
• Familiar with Quality Control procedures
• Equipment installation or troubleshooting experience preferred
• Computer interface skills and experience
• Required to work onsite

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:

• Strong work ethic
• Sound judgement
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Passionate about Legend Valve and serving our customers
• Strive to make an impact on improving our business process and results
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work selflessly as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manual labor positions include maintenance, warehouse, transportation, and other positions whose primary duties involve physical labor and exertion. Maintenance positions frequently operate machinery and other equipment, and clean and maintain various grounds, equipment, lighting, and other facility items. The type of work performed by persons in these positions include shipping, electrical, and picking/packing work. Persons holding transportation positions regularly operate vehicles and transport mail, packages, and other goods. Warehouse positions constantly handle equipment, packages, and other goods. Employees in manual labor positions are often required to operate a computer, read, and write. They are frequently required to communicate and interact with others, in person and over computers, phones and other devices. In addition, they are frequently required to reach, twist, lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Persons holding manual labor positions work at specific Legend locations, but may occasionally be required to travel to other locations, as needed. Employees in these positions are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to hot or cold weather, and wet and/or humid conditions. Positions may also be exposed to high, precarious places requiring PPE. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to occasionally loud.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Legend Valve offers a generous benefits package that provides comprehensive coverage to help protect your health and earning power and to prepare for the future. Benefits start on Day One! Proud to be employee-owned!

• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Health plan options that include employer contribution
• Vision plan options that include employer contribution
• Dental Premium covered by Legend Valve
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Parental Leave
• 401k with specified company match
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• STD/LTD
• Paid Time Off plan
​ Legend is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!