Plastic Extruder Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Plastic Extruder Operator

Job Description

The Plastics Extruder Operator is the team leader of the production line. It is the machine operator's responsibility to monitor all aspects of their production line to ensure a quality product. The Operator will instruct the Material Handlers on the materials required for the product based on customer order specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruding equipment using a receipt of raw material according to plan
• Check temperatures on extruders and die for proper settings
• Ensure proper pellet size and quality
• Adjust the extruders to produce production target goals
• Report mechanical/machine problems to supervisor/maintenance
• Instruct and delegate tasks to Material Handlers
• Fill out required checklists
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Polyethylene, Polypropylene, or Copoly resin/plastics
• Experience in a production environment where things rapidly change
• Handling project/product parameters

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belmont, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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