Extruder Operator

High Bar Brands; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

High Bar Brands in Brighton, MI is hiring an Extruder Operator. This full-time manual labor role involves safe and efficient operation of plastic extrusion equipment used to produce the poly material for mud flap manufacturing, along with performing quality checks and monitoring machine output.

The position requires basic math, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, ability to read and understand English, overtime as needed, and following written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand tools and quality tools.
• Detail-oriented with good organization.
• Ability to read and understand written and spoken English.
• Overtime as needed and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Start up extruder and monitor material flow.
• Adjust extrusion process to control sheet output.
• Provide maintenance or calibration to ensure proper production.
• Safely operate forklift and overhead crane as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanically inclined

Detail oriented

English comprehension

Overtime availability

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Extruder Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Brighton, MI, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $21.00 Hourly

Summary/Objective

Operatorsareresponsibleforthesafeandefficientoperationofplasticextrusionequipmentthatisusedtoproducethe poly material used for mud flap manufacturing.Perform work quality checks and monitor machine output.

Essential Functions

Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions.

• Worksafelyandbeactivelyengagedinsitesafetyprograms.
• Startingupextruder,monitoringmaterialflowandadjustingextruderequipmentforproduction.
• Makingextractionprocessadjustmentstocontrolsheetoutput.
• Provide maintenance or calibration of machine to ensure material is running properly.
• Safely operate a Forklift and overhead crane to move material or equipment as needed.
• Excellentattendance&punctuality.
• Maintainacleanworkenvironment.
• Cross train in other areas and performotherdutiesasassigned.

RequiredSkillsand Abilities

• Basic math skills
• Mechanically inclined, understanding of hand tools and quality tools (i.e. screw drivers, hammers, calipers, tape measurer, etc.)
• Detailed oriented, organized, and motivated
• Ability to understand spoken and written English
• Ability to work overtime as neededAbility to follow written and verbal instructions

Physical Requirements

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Workisperformedinafactorysetting.
• Prolongedperiodsstandingandperformingrepetitivetasks.
• Regularlifting,sometimesuptoThirtypounds with occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Frequentbending,reaching,andlifting.
• Mustweargloves;eyeandearprotectiononlyinmarkedareaswhererequired.
• Composite or Steel-toe shoes are required.

PreferredEducationand Experience

• HighschooldiplomaorequivalentGED
• Experienceworkingwithprofiledextrusionandsheetlineexperienceaplus.
• Priorexperienceusingproductionmachinery.