Extruder Operator

gpac; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC is hiring an Extruder Operator for 2nd–3rd shift at our Ohio plastics manufacturing site. You will monitor up to nine extrusion lines, perform die tear-downs and setups, and support production staff to maintain smooth, safe operations.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 3–5 years of experience with custom profile extrusion. We value reliability, basic blueprint reading, and use of calipers and measuring instruments to verify dimensions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED mandatory for all hires.
• 3–5 years of experience with custom profile extrusion.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain up to nine extrusion lines on 2nd-3rd shift.
• Tear down, clean and set up extrusion dies from 2 ½" to 3 ½".
• Manage material handling and maintain process documentation.
• Perform die cleaning, maintenance and storage; ensure quality control.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Written communication

Production process knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dial calipers

Measuring instruments

Job description

2nd-3rd SHIFTS

Work daily shift operations maintaining up to nine (9) extrusion lines and assist in the activities of production personnel engaged in the manufacturing function. Must stay familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Extruder Operator performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Extruder Operator ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be conscientious on attendance.
• It is essential that 40 hours of work per week is accomplished.
• Must understand production processes.
• Tear down, clean out and set-up extrusions dies for 2 ½" to 3 ½" Extruders
• Material Handling (mixing/ blending of virgin or reprocessed materials with or without concentrate or powder colorants)
• Die cleaning, maintenance, care, and storage
• Basic understanding of the extrusion process of starting with raw material to finished goods
• Material identification and classification
• Wiring of dies with heater band
• Operation and maintenance of Burn Out Oven
• Operation and maintenance of 2 ½" to 3 ½" Extruders
• Basic understanding of downstream equipment (Pullers, Saws, Cutters, Etc.) operation and maintenance
• Basic understanding of encoders, foot counters/ meters, rate meters, drives, pumps, compressors, coilers, and punches
• Ability to start and maintain tubing profile extrusions and simple plastic extrusions.
• Downstream equipment operation and maintenance
• Encoder, drive, counters, pumps, punches, coilers, and compressor operation
• Ability to start and maintain intricate profile extrusions, including co-extrusions of varying material types.

Extruder Operator QUALITY CONTROL

• Visualize, read, and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Use of dial calipers and measuring instruments.

Extruder Operator REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Responsible for all production documents:

Extruder Operator PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, and is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds, frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds and regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Extruder Operator QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) mandatory for all new hires and three to five (3 ~ 5) years of experience with custom profile extrusion operating. (PLASTICS)

No special license or certification is required.

Written Communication

Must have the ability to communicate in written form, technical and non-technical information messages and ideas using standard English.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.