Extruder Operator

CCL Healthcare; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Healthcare is seeking a machine operator to set up, run and maintain extrusion equipment. Daily quality checks and production reports are required, with clear communication of issues to the supervisor. The role emphasizes GMP-compliant manufacturing and teamwork in a plastics environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of operator experience, basic math, and ability to use micrometers, calipers and a ruler. Apply to join a hands-on team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or 3–4 years related experience.
• 1–2 years as a machine operator in plastics or similar.
• Ability to read specs and perform basic math.
• Ability to detect equipment issues visually and by sound.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, test and maintain extrusion equipment.
• Maintain quality check log and daily production reports.
• Communicate quality, material and production issues to supervisor.
• Keep area clean and route scrap to appropriate place.
• Perform line clearance procedures when changing products.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Measuring tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Industrial microscope

Rulers

Job description

Responsible for set up, operating, adjusting, testing and maintaining extruder and header equipment. Maintains
quality check log and completes production report on a daily basis. Communicates quality, material and
production issues to supervisor. Keeps area clean and orderly and routes scrap to appropriate place.

English literate (speak, write and read).
Competent with basic math operations.
Mechanical ability and understanding. Able to do adjustments to meet parts specs.
Able to use micrometers, calipers, industrial microscope, rulers, etc.
Knows molds, sizes, shapes and thread standards.
Knowledge of good manufacturing standards for plastic tubes.
Able to detect equipment malfunctions or misalignments visually and hearing machine noise.
Ability to work in and promote team environment.

PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE (Specify minimum desired time of past job experience)
1 – 2 years recent experience as a machine operator in plastic industry or similar manufacturing environment.
EDUCATION (Indicate minimum level of educational desired: basic, high school, GED, vocational, technical, professional., etc. Also
certificates, degrees and/or licenses required for the position)
High School diploma or GED certificate; or
Tenth grade education equivalent plus 3 –4 years applicable experience.

Location

Job Summary & Requirements

1. Upon receiving job order, reads job specs and procures all applicable tooling
2. Sets up the machine to accommodate for job orders and specs in the production run
3. Conducts ongoing visual inspection of machine for leaks, loose belts, etc., according to checklist.
4. Conducts adjustments as needed to meet customer’s specs.
5. Continuously checks, on a random basis, for compliance to customer specs and quality standards.
6. Identifies and promptly reports to supervisors equipment malfunction, material, safety or quality issues.
7. Completes forms, documents and QA measurements per production run.
8. Performs line clearance procedures in the event of change of products.
9. Completes forms, documents and quality assurance (QA) measurements per production run.
10. Performs line clearance procedures in the event of change of products.
11. Complies with company personnel and safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
12. Performs special projects and assignments as directed by supervisory personnel.

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