Extrusion Operator

Job Title:

Extrusion Operator, 2nd Shift

Summary:

The Extruder Operator Safely and efficiently operates custom compound or hot base extrusion equipment to process and pre-form high-consistency silicone rubber products. This position is responsible for producing material that meets customer specifications, production schedules, and quality standards while maintaining compliance with all safety and operating procedures.

Responsibilities Include:

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure machine guards, safety devices, and required controls are in place before operating equipment.
• Safely set up, operate, monitor, and adjust extrusion equipment to meet production and quality requirements.
• Review batch cards, work orders, production records, and specifications to verify materials, settings, quantities, and processing requirements.
• Perform required quality inspections, measurements, and production checks according to work instructions.
• Accurately complete batch records, production documentation, and electronic manufacturing records as required.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, identification, processing, packaging, labeling, and finishing.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report safety concerns, equipment issues, process deviations, or quality problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including during shift changes and production changeovers.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to support operational goals.
• Participate in required training and continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.
• Work overtime, alternate schedules, weekends, or holidays as needed to support business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Pay starts at $21.29 + $2 shift premium with increases at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow written production instructions, batch documentation, safety procedures, and work assignments.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving quantities, weights, and measurements.
• Ability to accurately complete written production records and required documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively regarding work assignments, production information, and operational or safety concerns.
• Ability to communicate in the language used for safety instructions, production documentation, training, and emergency communications at the facility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment after required training and qualification.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and quality requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned shift, including required overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to comply with required personal protective equipment (PPE) and applicable safety, quality, environmental, and workplace requirements.
• Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment requirements for drug test and background in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

The following are preferred for the role:

• 1+ years of current experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, chemical processing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience operating mixers, mills, extrusion equipment, or other mechanical production equipment.
• Experience following batch cards, work orders, formulas, recipes, or other detailed production instructions.
• Experience completing batch records, production documentation, or electronic manufacturing records.
• Experience measuring, weighing, mixing, or processing production materials.
• Experience with material handling practices, manufacturing safety requirements, quality requirements, or manufacturing housekeeping standards.
• Experience working in a team-based or shift-based production environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement principles or practices.

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