Extrusion Set Up Operator (3rd Shift)

Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Extrusion Set-Up Operator to run and fine-tune our machines, ensuring top-quality production every shift. If you have experience in profile extrusion, a knack for precision, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your chance to join a team that values your expertise and hard work.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate machine and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature, and speed.
• Operates and sets up all downstream equipment and tears down as needed.
• Study and follow set-up and run sheets for each job. Select nozzles, spacers, wires, and brackets.
• Adjust, calibrate, and set up equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure proper pressure, speed, temperature, and general operation.
• Set stops or guides to cut profile to specified length per customer order.
• Weigh raw materials and color mixes as specified for each job; add mixes, colors, and catalysts to extruder machine.
• May help in the packaging of finished profile, as well as cleaning up scrap and taking it to grinding machine bins

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years minimum of Profile Extrusion preferred
• Has knowledge of working with various Quality Control measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers. 
• Able to observe machine operation to detect profile defects or machine malfunction.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• $2,000 sign on bonus!
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance & Disability (Short & Long Term)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
  • Fitness Reimbursement and more!
• Engaging company culture with team events and a family-focused environment

Apply Today by uploading your resume and completing our brief 5-minute Culture Index survey at the following link:

This is not a pass or fail test, but rather a tool that helps us better understand how your work preferences align with the Midland Plastics team culture.

If you experience any issues during the application process or simply have questions, feel free to contact the recruitment team at mp-hr@midlandplastics.com.

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