Extrusion Machine Operator

Job Purpose

Extrusion Operator

Location: Scranton, PA

Shift: Night Shift- 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

Pay: $24.71

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Extrusion Line Operator to support the production of high-quality plastic sheet products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will operate and monitor extrusion equipment, perform quality inspections, complete equipment changeovers, and ensure products meet customer specifications. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, quality-minded, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative production team.

Principal Accountabilities

• Thoroughly follow all operating, quality, and safety procedures, able to safely perform all aspects of the job, participates/leads safety improvement activities (teams, PBSAs, JSAs, etc).
• Familiar with ISO requirements, knows and follows extrusion work instructions and department & plant procedures.
• Fully understand quality specifications and measurement equipment, how to recognize defects, how to take appropriate follow up actions.
• Accurately count product and properly package and store product to minimize preventable quality issues.
• Fully understand CCS settings and operation, able to make all necessary saw and squareness adjustments, able to safely change saw and knife blades.
• Able to identify extrusion scrap materials and safely operate the recycling systems.
• Understand masking systems, safely handle masking roll retrieval and installation.
• Able to train others on line operator job duties.
• Able to safely assist in a full cleaning of the extruder and die.
• Perform finishing changeovers to process sheet conditions with minimum scrap.
• Perform all necessary quality checks.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot all auxiliary equipment such as but not limited to cross cut saws and take off equipment.
• Communicate with machine operator on quality problems.
• Good housekeeping, tool storage, and organization techniques.

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Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area.
• Participates in teams, both inside and outside the Extrusion Department, and works well with others.
• Flexible in job assignments plant wide, works overtime as needed to support plant operations.
• Good attendance record.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Function with an attitude of teamwork, cooperativeness, positive thinking, and responsibility at all times.
• Show up for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and all required meetings consistently.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

The salary for this position is $24.71. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.