Extrusion Operator

**JOB SUMMARY**

Extruder Operator is responsible for operating an extrusion line including all auxiliary equipment, for the purpose of creating quality profiles.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Teardown, set up, and start an extruder line with direction from Cell Lead.
- Must know how to use calipers, micrometer, gauges, other measuring devices, and mating parts to ensure quality products and parts meet customer specifications.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Monitor various inspection/production reports to ensure the production of quality product.
- Efficiently manage production of product from start to finish of run.
- Minimize scrap and regrind.
- Maximize efficiency to reduce overall set-up and start-up time.
- Must be capable of, but not always required to watch over multiple extrusion lines.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
- Strictly adheres to Company and Plant safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

**SECONDARY FUNCTIONS**
- Will assist other operators, as well as production packer on an as needed basis.
- Operation of Forklift.
- Material Handling functions.
- Troubleshooting.
- Adheres to and supports the company’s vision, mission, and goals.

**PERFORMANCE MEASURES**
- Must be able to produce parts that meet quality requirements.
- Minimize the amount of line set-up and start-up time.
- Run at established efficiency requirements.
- Minimize scrap and regrind during production runs.

**Job Types**: Temp-to-hire, Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Extrusion Machine Operator: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person