Extrusion Machine Operator - Third Shift

Stratasys

Hopkins, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Cleaning Equipment, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Extrusion, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Plastics Manufacturing, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Product Shipments, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Research & Development (R&D), Startup, Stock Purchase Plans, Tolerance Analysis, Warehousing
LOCATION
Hopkins, MN
POSTED
1 day ago
Join a Global Leader in Advanced Manufacturing

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology. Our products help power innovation in aerospace, healthcare, automotive, consumer products, and industrial manufacturing around the world.

We are hiring a 3rd Shift Extrusion Operator to join our team in Eden Prairie. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, solving problems, and being part of a stable manufacturing company with strong benefits and growth opportunities, we'd like to meet you.

To learn more, visit our website at Stratasys.com

Shift: 3rd Shift | 9:45 PM - 6:15 AM

Pay: Starting at$21.75/hr (includes applicable shift differential)

Level 2 (2 to 4 years of experience in Extrusion Operation): Starting at $23.75/hr (includes applicable shift differential)

Why Join Stratasys?

  • Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • PTO is accrued each pay period based on hours worked (totaling 15 days a year). New hires also receive 3 personal days at the start of employment, 10 company holidays, 1 birthday day, and 1 day for volunteering.
  • Stable full-time overnight schedule
  • Clean, modern manufacturing environment
  • Career growth opportunities into technician and lead roles
  • Balance a fast-paced work environment with access to our modern employee break room featuring free coffee, complimentary fresh fruit, vending options, sparkling water on tap, and free-play pinball machines to enjoy during breaks.
  • Monthly meal provided to all employees by leadership
  • Quarterly Team building engagement lunches
  • Annual company sponsored family picnic
  • Access to 3D printing
What You'll Do
  • Set up, operate, and monitor multiple extrusion and production lines to support daily manufacturing goals
  • Perform line changeovers, startup activities, shutdown procedures, and cleaning of extrusion equipment
  • Inspect finished materials to ensure quality standards, tolerances, and product specifications are met
  • Complete production documentation, batch records, and line performance reports accurately
  • Troubleshoot machine, material flow, or process issues to minimize downtime and maintain output
  • Support packaging operations, material handling, and final product readiness for shipment
  • Participate in new product introductions by helping run new materials, formulations, and production trials
  • Assist with R&D experimentation and process testing that supports future material innovation and continuous improvement
  • Learn advanced polymer manufacturing processes and gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art production equipment
  • Contribute to shift production targets while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment
What We're Looking For

Required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills
  • Strong attendance and reliability
  • Ability to lift, stand, and work in a production environment
Preferred
  • 1+ year experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, or machine operation
  • 3+ years experience for Extrusion Operator II
  • Extrusion or plastics manufacturing experience
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Experience working overnight shifts


Apply Today

We are actively hiring and moving quickly. Qualified candidates can expect a fast interview process.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This role may require access to export-controlled information under U.S. regulations. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States in accordance with applicable laws.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here

About the Company

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Stratasys

OVERVIEW

Stratasys Ltd. was formed in 2012 by the merger of Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd. We manufacture 3D printers and materials that create prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. The 3D printers are based on patented FDM® and PolyJet® inkjet-based technologies.

Stratasys systems are used by manufacturers to create models and prototypes to aid in the new product design process. And they are becoming widely used for production of finished goods in low-volume manufacturing. Systems range from affordable desktop 3D printers to large production systems for direct digital manufacturing.

The FDM process creates parts by extruding molten thermoplastic in fine layers to build the part layer by layer. The PolyJet process also creates parts by building in layers but employs an ink jet style jetting process to apply photopolymers in fine layers and simultaneously cures them with ultraviolet light.

Stratasys also manufacturers Solidscape 3D Printers and operates the RedEye On Demand digital manufacturing service. We have over 1000 employees and hold over 500 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally. Our range of 120 3D printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes over 100 proprietary inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.

Through our network of certified, value added resellers and distributors, Stratasys delivers responsive, regional support around the globe. Stratasys maintains dual headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel. Stratasys is a public company that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the symbol SSYS.

OUR TECHNOLGIES

Our 3D printing technologies are additive manufacturing at its best.

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM®)
Prototypes, tools and production parts made with FDM Technology are tough enough to not only test functionality, but hold up under everyday use. Uniquely, FDM uses real thermoplastics like ABS, polycarbonate and ULTEM 9085. The ability to print in these end-use manufacturing materials is the main reason FDM is a highly sought-after 3D printing technology.

PolyJet®
3D printing technology builds precise prototypes and concept models that best mimic how a product will look and feel. Only our PolyJet 3D printers can print multiple digital materials in a single build. That means closer simulation of products and a boost in creativity.

Drop-On-Demand & Smooth Curvature Printing
Most consumer inkjet printers use drop-on-demand technology. Our drop-on-demand 3D printing technology works by depositing up to 12000 droplets per second of a wax-like material onto a build plate in a layer-by-layer fashion to produce wax-like patterns ready for direct casting and other mold making methods of small precision part manufacturing. At 5000 drops-per-inch our proprietary Smooth Curvature Printing (SCP) technology is a jewelry industry favorite. These high precision printers give jewelry designers the freedom to produce creations of the finest feature detail with perfect symmetry and a precise surface finish.

MISSION & VISION

3D printing is bringing about the next industrial revolution. And we’re here to lead it. We’re here to help designers perfect their ideas. We’re here to help manufacturers remake the way they make things. We’re here to give individuals, teams and entire organizations 3D printing systems, services and solutions that transform the way they work.

We see the design process liberated, becoming more iterative and more creative. We see the manufacturing process transformed, becoming more agile and more efficient. We see more communication and collaboration bringing better products to market faster. We see Stratasys 3D Printers in every office, plant, lab and school on earth.

CULTURE

Stratasys is the unquestioned leader in 3D printing. We are makers of professional 3D printers and restless innovators, but great technology is only half of the story. We wouldn’t be the market leader without our talented employees.

We reward initiative and innovation, and encourage employee development.

Cooperation - We are dedicated to honest communication that creates clear expectations, fostering trust and teamwork.

Creativity - We value and reward innovative solutions through an open-minded environment that allows us to grow and enhance our business.

Commitment - We are committed to treating our internal and external customers with respect in a fair working environment while providing high quality, customer-driven solutions.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1987
WEBSITE
http://www.stratasys.com/