Extrusion Operator

2 weeks ago


Janesville, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Extrusion Operator

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Job Description

Our company develops and manufactures the most diverse product line of color-matched color concentrates, masterbatches, and pigment dispersions of any colorant company in the world. We produce colored plastic material that is then sent out to other companies for their product manufacturing. Please note, you might get a little dirty working here.

Responsibilities
  • Operate extruder machines
  • Run 2-3 machines simultaneously
  • Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on machines
  • Collaborate with QA to inspect finished parts
  • Clean machines between each job
  • Weigh out material for each job
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Handle some material and operate a forklift when needed
Essential Skills
  • Experience in extrusion and machine operating
  • Basic math skills
  • Computer skills
  • Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting abilities
  • Inspection skills
  • Forklift operating skills
  • Ability to use calipers and micrometers
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience (6 months to 1 year+)
  • Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions and short correspondences
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Why Work Here?

We are an employee-valued company with a family feel. We provide holiday meals and maintain a very relaxed environment. Our company is extremely stable, offering benefits and insurance. Apart from annual reviews, we raise pay based on market wage data.

Work Environment

Hours: 2nd shift - 3pm-11:30pm M-F ($0.75 shift premium), 3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am Sun-Thurs ($1.00 shift premium). Candidates will train on the 1st shift for the first few weeks before moving to their respective shift. The shift premium will not be applied until after training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, Wisconsin.

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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