Extrusion Operator

If you enjoy setting others up for success, like working with machines and have a desire to work with a company focused on your personal and professional development, you could be a great fit as our extrusion operator. This position involves setting up and adjusting factory equipment. Keeping the manufacturing equipment clean and looking great is very important to our company. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to test and operate various types of equipment, including program equipment, ensuring you’re never bored a day on the job. Send over your resume or contact us for more information if you feel you’d fit right in as our next extrusion operator.

*WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE*

_*This is a ten hour/shift position, Monday - Thursday with some Fridays required as needed*_.

Job Responsibilities
* Adjust, calibrate and test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature and general operation.
* Examine visually, weigh and measure components created from equipment at the end of the week to ensure machines are producing according to company and industry regulations and standards, making adjustments as needed.
* Work with team members, shift supervisors and all necessary personnel to take care of complications as they arise.
* Communicate with fellow team members to learn of any equipment problems or malfunctions, and take care of them as they come up.
* Use regulated cleaning solutions, grease guns, oil cans, air hoses and cleaning cloths to properly maintain and clean equipment on a bimonthly basis.
* Make repairs to equipment when necessary, and replace all defective, broken or worn out components.
* Choose and install cutters, molds and all other necessary equipment parts so machines are always operating at peak efficiency.

Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
* Able to lift at least 50 pounds
* Able to read measurements

Preferred:
* Well-organized and history of showing initiative
* Knowledge of current OSHA safety rules and regulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Day shift
* Morning shift
* No weekends
* Overtime

Experience:
* Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Garrett, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Garrett, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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