Extrusion Operator

We are seeking a skilled Extrusion Operator to join our production team at WL Plastics LLC. As an Extrusion Operator, you will play a vital role in supporting one of our production lines, focusing on operating, maintaining, and improving the performance of our extrusion equipment.

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

In this role, you will be responsible for process monitoring, minor maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Your key activities will include adjusting controls to draw product into specified diameters, assisting with changeovers on extrusion machines, cleaning work areas, loading machine hoppers with mixed materials, and reeling extruded products into rolls of specified lengths.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adjust controls to draw product into specified diameter
• Assist with changeovers on extrusion machines according to production line changes
• Clean work areas
• Load machine hoppers with mixed materials
• Measure and examine extruded products for defects, and to check for quality conformance to specification; adjust controls as necessary to alter product
• Reel extruded products into rolls of specified lengths
• Start machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature, and synchronize speed of extrusion
• Document machine operating conditions and product measurements
• Report major process change to Production supervisor
• Packaging product and moving to staging area for quality control inspection
• Performing other duties assigned by Production Supervisor

Requirements:

• Preferred candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment
• Ability to use and interpret precision instruments, tools, machinery and equipment
• Must be able to work safely in a production environment; must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties
• Good organizational skills- must have ability to determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
• Adherence to Quality Policy and ISO 9001 Procedural requirements
• Work closely with quality assurance, shipping personnel, and production supervisor
• Initiative, adaptability, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen having legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

Physical Demands:

• Specific visions abilities require by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color
• Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
• Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
• Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day
• Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F-2413-2005 standards while in required locations

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, PTO offered

About Us:

WL Plastics LLC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic products. We prioritize safety, quality, and employee well-being. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about working in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.