Meet John C., a Machine Operator working in extrusion at our Buffalo, NY facility. For the past two and a half years, John has been a go-to team member on the extrusion floor, particularly when it comes to Safeplast hose protection.
John is tasked with running each of the Safeplast Safe-Spiral extrusion lines and getting product ready for shipment.
“I run the extrusion machines on line one, line two and line three,” John said. “I send the Safeplast product through the lines, cut it, box it, label it, put it on pallets and it’s ready to go out the door.”
Aside from his work on the three extrusion lines, John spends part of his day boxing and sealing Safeplast Safe-Spiral Pre-Cuts.
“The pre-cuts need to get boxed and put through the sealer,” John noted. “I put the boxes together, put the spiral in and run it through the sealing machine.”
On a given day, John will handle anywhere from 120 to 150 pieces, keeping up with the demanding pace of production. He manages material changeovers, assists coworkers as needed, and constantly monitors his work area.
John’s commitment is clear in everything he does. He stays alert to even the smallest issues, whether it’s a product that’s slightly off or unexpected machine behavior.
“You’re always on the lookout for imperfections,” John noted. “Maybe the color’s a bit off or the product just doesn’t look right. You stop the machine, take the time to fix it, and reset everything. That’s just part of the job.”
Before stepping into his current role, John spent time in several other areas including secondary operations and extrusion for Pig’s Tail and tubing, gaining valuable experience that helps him understand the full scope of what we do at Caplugs.
While John takes pride in his position and the product he oversees, his favorite part of the job is the people he works with.
“I like working with the guys,” he added. “I had great people train me, and I really appreciate them. We can’t do it without each other. That’s my favorite thing, coming in every day and working with good people.”
John shows up early, gives it his all, and brings a calm, capable presence to the floor. Whether he’s sealing boxes or overseeing an extrusion line, he’s someone the team can count on.
Thanks, John, for your dedication, attention to detail and commitment to making quality products in our Buffalo, NY manufacturing facility. We’re proud to have you as a part of the Caplugs team.
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