Extruder Operator - (2nd Shift - 4:30pm to 5:00am)

Shurtape Industrial; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Shurtape Industrial in Avon, Ohio, is looking for a skilled individual to operate complex extruding and rewinding equipment. The successful candidate will oversee the work center team, ensuring all scheduled orders are completed in line with company specifications.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, adhering to safety standards, and participating in production goals. Ideal candidates will possess good judgment, basic math skills, and strong communication abilities, along with a preference for a high school education or GED.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside a 401(k) retirement plan. Join us in promoting a safe and collaborative work culture!

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Able to perform multiple, often complex tasks.
• Requires strong judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, changeover, and operate extruders and all auxiliary equipment.
• Follow production schedule and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Perform all required testing and record information accurately.

Skills

Good judgement

Basic math skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Education

High School or GED equivalent preferred

Job description

Summary of Position

Operates complex extruding and rewinding equipment. Effectively directs the work center team to complete scheduled orders within the specifications and procedures established by Manufacturing, Quality Assurance R&D, and Engineering. Meets or exceeds the safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up, changeover, and operate extruders and all auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in die changes and cleaning.
• Calculate standard production requirements from the work order.
• Follow production schedule as communicated by the planning team or direction of the Shift Manager.
• Utilize a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Recognize and correct irregularities.
• Capable of running extruding equipment, packing product, and/or operating material handling equipment in an efficient manner.
• Communicate with the Shift Manager, Team Leads, and hourly team when production goals are not met to define and eliminate barriers.
• Ensure that the assigned machine(s) and team members are working in a safe and proper manner.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOP). Notify Shift Manager and/or Team Leads of discrepancies.
• Confirm component accuracy with the Bill of Material.
• Perform all required testing and record all pertinent information accurately.
• Pack finished product correctly in respect to quantity and product orientation.
• Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Support the company’s culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.

Qualifications

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete any manufacturing formal training specific to assigned work centers.
• Able to perform multiple, often complex, tasks.
• Must use good judgement and be able to make decisions.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Ability to satisfactorily operate material handling equipment. License required.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work requires hearing, mental and visual attention and 100% standing during the work day.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., able to bend and lift frequently, and able to work around dust.

Work Environment

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being "Safe to the Core," aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands‑on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Paid time off and company paid holidays

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.