Hours: (6:45AM to 7PM 2/2/3 & 6:45PM to 7AM 2/2/3) 10% shift differential for working night shift.
Pay Rate: $19.00-$21.50 per hour!
This position is eligible for a $2,100.00 Sign-On bonus!
- $700.00 after 90 days
- $700.00 after 6 months
- $700.00 after 1 year of employment
Position Summary: The Extrusion Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining composite or Rail extrusion equipment to produce high-quality products that meet customer and company specifications. This position requires strict adherence to safety standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Bills of Process (BOPs), and Operator Standard Work (OSW) while maintaining productivity, quality, and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate composite or Rail extrusion lines while maintaining production and quality standards.
- Set up, adjust, and monitor extrusion equipment to ensure consistent product performance.
- Perform dimensional and quality inspections using calipers, tape measures, Go/No-Go gauges, and other required measuring instruments.
- Interpret and follow Bills of Process (BOPs), understanding their critical role in ensuring product quality, consistency, traceability, and standardized manufacturing.
- Execute Operator Standard Work (OSW) accurately and consistently.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and production standards without deviation.
- Monitor product quality and make process adjustments within established guidelines.
- Identify defects or process issues and communicate them promptly to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime documentation.
- Keep the work area clean and organized using 5S principles.
- Participate in Daily Management System (DMS) meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work effectively with team members, supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel to meet production goals.
- Assist with changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and routine equipment maintenance as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience operating capped composite or Wood extrusion equipment.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
- Ability to accurately use precision measuring equipment, including calipers, tape measures, and Go/No-Go gauges.
- Understanding of Bills of Process (BOPs) and their importance in maintaining process consistency and product quality.
- Ability to perform Operator Standard Work (OSW) and follow documented work instructions.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with standardized processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a scheduled shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with composite decking, capped composite products, or Wood profile extrusion.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Continuous Improvement practices.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Core Competencies:
- Safety First
- Quality Focus
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Standardized Work Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Reliability and Dependability
Equal Opportunity Employer
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell, and StruXure.
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