3rd Shift Extruder Operator (Temp-to-Hire)

Vytron Corp; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vytron Corp in Tennessee is seeking an operator to tend a single or dual extrusion line. The role involves monitoring the extruder and line conditions, feeding raw material manually or with automatic equipment, and ensuring consistent quality of the continuously extruded products.

You will also package and label finished goods, set up tooling, monitor temperatures, and adjust speeds and materials to stay within specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up extruder and production line according to setup sheets.
• Set extruder heat controls per setup sheet.
• Ensure correct raw materials (Virgin, regrind if used, color concentrate if used).
• Load hopper and start extruder with proper material mix.
• Monitor line conditions and adjust heats, speed, and water as described.
• Adjust line speed, fixtures, heats and water for quality and salvage.
• Set footage monitoring equipment for correct length on units.
• Inspect and measure extrudate for conformance to specs.
• Label and package finished product per instructions.
• Maintain proper labeling of scrap and raw materials.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vytron Corp in Tennessee is seeking an operator to tend a single or dual extrusion line. The role involves monitoring the extruder and line conditions, feeding raw material manually or with automatic equipment, and ensuring consistent quality of the continuously extruded products.

You will also package and label finished goods, set up tooling, monitor temperatures, and adjust speeds and materials to stay within specs.