Extruder Operator

cclcareers; Los Angeles, Carson (CA, CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

cclcareers seeks a machine operator in Los Angeles to set up extrusion equipment, monitor production, and ensure parts meet specs. You will conduct routine inspections, adjust as needed, and document QA measurements. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to GMP standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and 3–4 years of relevant experience, with strong mechanical aptitude and precise measurement skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) with 3–4 years related experience.
• Willingness to read and follow job specs, QA forms, and GMP policies.
• Ability to detect equipment issues, maintain logs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines per job orders and specs for production runs.
• Conduct visual inspections for leaks, belts and alignment.
• Make adjustments to meet customer specs.
• Check QA measurements and complete production run documentation.
• Perform line clearance when changing products and report issues.
• Adhere to GMP and safety policies; participate in special projects.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Mechanical ability

Measurement tools

Quality awareness

Team work

Education

High School diploma or GED

10th grade + 3–4 years relevant experience

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.

POSITION MAIN DUTIES (Describe the main functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of the job)

• 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.