Expansion & Extrusion Operator: Hands-on Growth

MATTR; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employer-paid disability insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

MATTR in Ohio seeks an Expansion/Extrusion Operator to run and maintain extrusion, expansion and rewinding processes on a manufacturing line. You will work as part of a team, monitor quality, perform changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires attention to safety, adherence to procedures, and the ability to learn new processes. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a stable, production‑driven environment at one site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Post secondary education is preferred.
• Previous Manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience handling mechanical measuring equipment is required.
• Experience setting up and operating production equipment is required.
• Previous extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise machine production in the expansion/extrusion area.
• Changeover and start-up the machinery; initiate and complete shift-to-shift handoff with other operators.
• Responsible for spooling rewind function.
• Complete all paperwork to accurately record material and labor usage as required.
• Support and assist with maintenance and servicing machines.
• Monitor dimensions and quality as part of the worker self-inspection.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
• Routinely checking and complying with work instructions and process parameters.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in projects to improve machines and processes as part of the company's internal continuous improvement management system.

Skills

Reading gauges

Measurement accuracy

Teamwork

Lean principles

SPC charts interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post secondary education preferred

Tools

Mechanical measuring equipment

Job description

MATTR in Ohio seeks an Expansion/Extrusion Operator to run and maintain extrusion, expansion and rewinding processes on a manufacturing line. You will work as part of a team, monitor quality, perform changeovers, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires attention to safety, adherence to procedures, and the ability to learn new processes. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a stable, production‑driven environment at one site.