The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion equipment to ensure efficient production of high-quality products in compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to established procedures, and collaboration with team members to meet production goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in extrusion production or similar operations
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead and train team members
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to perform basic math calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to resolve problems involving several concrete variables
- Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and 12-hour shifts as needed
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day
- Manual dexterity involving wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height
- Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates for extended periods
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discretionary bonus program
