Production Operator

Summary

- Extrusion Operator - responsible for operating and optimizing extrusion/expansion equipment to ensure consistent production of high-quality products that meet customer specifications. This role is critical in maintaining production efficiency, equipment performance, and product integrity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Cutting Line Operator - ensures accurate cutting and finishing of materials to meet customer specifications and production requirements. This role plays a key part in final product quality by maintaining precision, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards throughout the cutting process.

- Brady Spooling Operator - responsible for managing spooling operations to ensure materials are properly loaded, processed, and packaged according to customer and production requirements. This role is essential in maintaining workflow efficiency, product quality, and safe handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment across spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting processes.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as required to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Position, adjust, and manually feed materials to complete work orders.
• Read and interpret work orders to determine product specifications and material requirements.
• Load spools of material and assemble spools and packaging as required.
• Inspect completed workpieces for defects and sort materials based on quality standards.
• Ensure all work is completed within specified control limits and customer requirements.
• Forecast production needs to support scheduling demands and daily orders.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively at all times.
• Participate in and support Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) initiatives to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workplace.
• Follow “Leader Standard Work” expectations and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisors and collaborate with maintenance to resolve problems.
• Provide training and mentorship to new and junior employees, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety standards.
• Flex across different production roles and support team needs based on production demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred; extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience is an asset.
• Ability to read gauges, perform measurements, and calculate differences to specifications.
• Basic computer skills with ability to input production data into tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
• Effective communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of manual dexterity, motivation, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Visual ability to inspect and evaluate materials for quality.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and industrial equipment.
• Moderate noise levels with occasional higher levels for short durations.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Why Join Mattr?

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events