Extruder Operator

Rogers Corporation; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers Corporation seeks a manufacturing associate to support silicone extrusion production, ensure safety, and maintain product quality through precise measurements and documentation. You will collaborate with quality, shipping, and materials teams to keep operations efficient and compliant.

This role requires basic math and strong computer skills, plus experience with measuring tools like micrometers and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years extruding experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with inventory systems.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers.
• Ability to use lifting and moving devices.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to safe, efficient production of silicone extruded rubber products.
• Adjust machine for proper extrusion and winder operation.
• Measure and gauge thickness using micrometers and quality control instruments.
• Package extruded tape and case product per customer specifications.
• Ensure sufficient raw material is available by recording usage in work orders and systems.
• Perform scheduled housekeeping to keep production area clean.
• Conduct in-process inspections and maintain run documentation for traceability.
• Communicate with quality, shipping, and other departments about material availability and quality issues.
• Perform cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Handle nonconforming material processes including DMRs and hold tags.
• Participate in training of new employees.

Skills

Basic math skills

Proficient computer skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Measuring tools (micrometers)

Lifting and moving devices

Job description

Summary

This role will function as part of a team to meet production goals.

Essential Functions

• Set up and monitor all manufacturing parameters relating to the safe, efficient production of silicone extruded rubber products.
• Adjust machine for proper extrusion and winder operation.
• Measuring and gauging thickness of material by using micrometers and various measuring/quality control instruments to maintain consistent product performance.
• Package extruded tape and case product per customer specifications.
• Assure that a sufficient quantity of raw material base is available to meet daily production demands by recording all inventory material usage on work orders and within computer software system.
• Perform scheduled housekeeping by removing product and supply debris from production area using a broom or shovel.
• Perform and record all in-process inspection/testing relating to maintaining product traceability and run documentation.
• Communicate with various departments such as quality, shipping, and value added relative to product quality issues and availability of material for further processing or shipping.
• Perform cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Perform nonconforming material process including DMR’s and hold tags.
• Participate in the training of new employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years previous extruding experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience with inventory systems
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers
• Ability to use lifting and moving devices
• Basic mechanical aptitude

Who We Are and What We Are All About

Rogers Corporation makes tomorrow's innovations possible. Help build a cleaner, safer and more connected world with a career at Rogers, where we make tomorrow’s innovations possible. We rely on a talented workforce to develop our cutting edge, market-leading material technologies. Our global team develops innovative specialty materials and components that enable technology in a wide array of high-growth markets. Our customers expect high performance and reliability, so we are always looking for people who can improve processes, get results and represent a best-in-class organization. People are at the heart of all our operations, and we encourage our employees to act with integrity, creativity and excellence to help drive results worldwide.

Why Work for Rogers

It is our commitment to get “Results, but Results the Right Way.” Rogers offers an exceptional work environment and a value-driven culture modeled by leadership. Employees have access to developmental opportunities as well as top-notch benefits and incentive programs. Come join a winning team!

Rogers Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.

About Rogers Corporation

At Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), we're changing how the world uses technology. We are a global leader in materials technology and manufacturing, producing engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. With nearly 200 years of materials science and engineering experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable global Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elastomeric Material Solutions, as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers enables the world’s leading innovators to achieve greater performance, speed to market and reliability through our renowned technical solutions support, problem-solving and application engineering capabilities. Rogers delivers market-leading solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy, sealing, vibration management, and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel, wireless infrastructure and automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.