PLASTIC EXTRUSION OPERATOR

Available Shifts:

• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• 3rd Shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Job Overview

We are seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our plastic extrusion team. This is an entry-level position with paid, hands-on training.

Also seeking individuals with 2 to 3 years of operator experience. 

Operators manually feed plastic material into extrusion machines, learn the extrusion process, and perform quality inspections while maintaining a safe work environment.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with moderate noise and heat around extrusion equipment.

• Continuous production environment.

• Required PPE includes safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots or shoes are recommended.

• Hand-feed plastic material into the extrusion line.

• Load all extrusion lines by carrying buckets of plastic material and climbing three steps to dump material into the machine throughout the shift.

• Monitor machine operation and report any equipment issues.

• Inspect finished products for quality and perform visual inspections.

• Learn to use precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.

• Read and interpret blueprints after training.

• Accurately read and use a ruler or tape measure.

• Record production and quality information.

• Stack and package finished products.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

For experienced operators

Tear down and clean out extruders

Setup and bring up to production extrusion lines

Make necessary adjustments to processing

Perform all duties described above once extruder is running