Extrusion Operator -Night Shift (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Location: Scranton, PA • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly follow all operating, quality, and safety procedures; safely perform all aspects of the job; participate/lead safety improvement activities (teams, PBSAs, JSAs, etc.).
• Familiar with ISO requirements; know and follow extrusion work instructions and department & plant procedures.
• Fully understand quality specifications and measurement equipment; recognize defects and 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; make all necessary saw and squareness adjustments; safely change saw and knife blades.
• Identify extrusion scrap materials and safely operate the recycling systems.
• Understand masking systems; safely handle masking roll retrieval and installation.
• Train others on line operator job duties.
• 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 cross-cut saws and take-off equipment.
• Communicate with machine operator on quality problems.
• Maintain good housekeeping, tool storage, and organization techniques.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area.
• Participate in teams, both inside and outside the Extrusion Department, and work well with others.
• Flexible in job assignments plant-wide; work 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.
• Consistently show up for assigned shifts, pre-arranged coverage, and all required meetings.

Pay

The salary for this position starts at $24.71 per hour. 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 if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day 1.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Curated self-paced learning & development programs for all employees.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.