Extrusion Setup Operator- 2nd shift

Date Posted: September 14, 2026 | Location: New Berlin, WI

Overview

The Extrusion Setup Operator operates plastic extrusion machines which convert either plastic powder or pellets into a variety of shapes and sizes of profile, tubing or rods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Modifies settings to ensure quality of profile.
• Studies and follows set‑up and run sheets for each job.
• Selects nozzles, spacers, wires and brackets.
• Selects die, extruder screw, and sizing rings for each job run and fits to machine.
• Connects all hose to circulate steam, water, air or oil to die holder.
• Assists Operators to set up machines.
• Weighs raw materials and color mixes as needed for each job; adds mixes, colors and catalysts into extruder machine.
• Loads pre‑mixed, dry plastic material into hopper.
• Sets stops or guides to cut profile to specified length as indicated.
• Operates machine and sets controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature and speed.
• Operates all spools or reels to place extruded product correctly for shipping.
• Operates and sets up all downstream equipment and tears down as needed.
• Removes jams from machine and cleans dies or sizers without causing damage to them.
• May help in the packaging of finished profile, as well as cleaning up scrap and taking it to grinding machine bins.
• Cleans area around extrusion lines and mops up excess water.
• Completes all required paperwork as needed on a timely basis.
• Takes hourly readings of machine gauges and documents results on run sheets.
• Counts & reports production and inventory at end of shift.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in Profile Extrusion preferred.
• Knowledge of working with various Quality Control measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Examines all products for defects (wrinkles, splits, bubbles, wrong dimensions, length, width, etc.) to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Able to observe machine operation to detect profile defects or machine malfunction.
• May need to perform minor machine maintenance such as lubricating machines or cleaning dies.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• A strong team player.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance & Disability (Short & Long Term)
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Plans
• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Engaging company culture with team events and a family‑focused environment