Night Shift Extrusion Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Follows all safety procedures and protocols.
• Keeps equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Sets up, cleans, and maintains tools (dies, calibrators, tanks, and templates, etc.).
• Troubleshoots extrusion related issues.
• Maintains materials for each extrusion line.
• Ensures scrap and efficiency meet company standards.
• Checks and maintains quality.
• Aids Product Inspectors with job duties when able.
• Completes checklists and other paperwork as required.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance.
• Performs other various tasks as requested by leadership.
• Communicates professionally with co-workers and keeps Supervisor aware of any safety concerns.

Job Requirements

• 1 year of experience with demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
• On-site QA certification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/distribution organization.
• Professional and personable, ability to work individually as well as with a team.
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to learn new things.
• Lift, push or pull up to 50 Lbs.
• Repetitive motion of the limbs.
• Be able to bend, twist, squat, and reach.
• Able to be comfortable in an excessively noisy environment.
• May be exposed to inclement weather, excessive heat, or excessive cold.

About the Role

The Operator ensures safety while overseeing and maintaining our extrusion lines. They check quality standards, breakdown equipment, adjust machines, and maintain a clean/organized work environment, in order to maintain the extruders at optimal performance. This role collaborates with supervisors and teammates to maintain production of quality material. The Operator may assist with training new/potential operators, product inspectors, and other duties as requested by management.