Entry-Level Plastic Extrusion Operator

Champion Personnel; North Bloomfield (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a full-time extrusion operator in Ohio to feed plastics into extrusion machines, monitor performance, inspect outputs, and keep accurate production records. The role includes on-the-job training and requires standing for long shifts in a manufacturing environment, with strict adherence to safety gear requirements.

Responsibilities include routine packaging of finished goods, maintaining an orderly workspace, and following blueprints and measurement checks after training.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plastic extrusion equipment is desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints after training.
• Capable of reading measuring tools to verify quality.
• Experience with production recordkeeping and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic extrusion equipment and feed materials.
• Monitor machines and report any issues.
• Inspect finished products visually and with basic measurement tools.
• Record production and quality data and maintain accurate logs.
• Package finished products and keep the work area organized.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Plastic feeding

Extrusion operation

Machine monitoring

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Education

No degree required

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Ruler & tape measure

Job description

Operate plastic extrusion equipment by feeding material into machines, monitoring production, inspecting finished products, recording quality information, and packaging products. This full-time interim-to-direct-hire role includes hands‑on training and requires physical work in a manufacturing environment.

Hand-feed and load plastic material into extrusion machines throughout the shift.

Monitor extrusion equipment and report operational issues.

Inspect finished products visually and with measuring tools for quality.

Record production and quality information and interpret blueprints after training.

Stack and package finished products while maintaining an orderly work area.

Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.

• Plastic material feeding
• Extrusion machine operation
• Machine monitoring
• Visual quality inspection
• Micrometer use
• Caliper use
• Blueprint reading
• Ruler and tape measure use
• Production recordkeeping
• Product packaging

• Ability to accurately read a ruler or tape measure
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and climb steps
• Ability to stand for the entire shift

Required personal protective equipment: safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots or shoes