Senior Extruder Operator

Ascend Performance Materials; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Senior Extruder Operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of extrusion equipment, achieving high-quality compounded materials in line with schedules and standards.

You will monitor process parameters, set up lines, perform start-up/shutdowns and grade changeovers, and maintain accurate production records. The role emphasizes quality, process control, and safety compliance on a busy production line.

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of experience in extrusion operations or plastics processing.
• Diploma or BE/BTech in Polymer/Plastic Technology or related field.
• Experience operating extrusion and pelletizing equipment and reading SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion and pelletizing equipment according to SOPs.
• Set up extrusion lines, including machine parameters, feeders, dies, screens, and downstream equipment.
• Monitor and control process parameters such as temperature, pressure, screw speed, feed rates and output.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications through regular inspections and sampling.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and losses.
• Perform startup, shutdown, grade changeovers, and cleaning activities as per procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records, process logs, and shift reports.

Skills

Operate extrusion lines

Monitor process parameters

Troubleshoot issues

Quality inspections

Education

Diploma in Plastics Technology / Polymer Technology (CIPET)

B.E./B.Tech in Polymer Technology

B.E./B.Tech in Plastic Technology

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Extruder Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of extrusion equipment to produce high-quality compounded materials in accordance with production schedules and quality standards. The role ensures optimal machine performance, product quality, process control, safety compliance, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor extrusion and pelletizing equipment according to established SOPs.
• Set up extrusion lines, including machine parameters, feeders, dies, screens, and downstream equipment.
• Monitor and control process parameters such as temperature, pressure, screw speed, feed rates, and output.
• Ensure products meet quality specifications through regular inspections and sampling.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and production losses.
• Perform startup, shutdown, grade changeovers, and cleaning activities as per procedures.
• Maintain accurate production records, process logs, and shift reports.

Education:

• Diploma in Plastics Technology / Polymer Technology from CIPET.
• B.E./B.Tech in:
  • Polymer Technology
  • Plastic Technology

Experience:

• 6 to 9 years of experience in extrusion operations, polymer compounding, engineering plastics, or plastics processing.