Extruder Operator-Akron, OH

Saint-Gobain Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Akron is seeking an Extruder Operator to set up and run extrusion lines for tubing, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in an ISO-certified facility.

You will monitor dimensions, document production and quality checks, and support continuous improvement and team coverage on 2nd/3rd shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude is essential for safe, efficient extrusion.
• Attention to detail is needed to monitor tolerances and quality.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork are expected on second/third shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust extrusion lines to produce tubing to specification.
• Monitor product quality through inspections using calipers, gauges, and SPC tools and adjust as needed.
• Manage materials and equipment, including hopper filling and tooling setup for runs.
• Complete production records, setup charts, quality checks, and ISO/5S paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support lean/WCM initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong work ethic

Communication

Adaptability

Situational awareness

Time management

Accountability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking to build a career with a company that values craftsmanship, quality, continuous improvement and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 11 consecutive years?

Join our team in Akron, where we proudly manufacture high‑quality tubing that supports critical applications across multiple business units. As an Extruder Operator, you’ll become a key player in an ISO‑certified facility that believes in teamwork, safety, and professional growth.

We’re looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals who are excited to grow with us—and who enjoy the challenge of precision manufacturing. If you take pride in producing high‑quality products and want to be part of a strong team environment, we’d love to meet you.

• Set up, operate, and adjust extrusion lines (extruders, dies, pins, screws, and downstream equipment) to produce tubing safely and efficiently to specification.
• Monitor product quality by performing routine inspections—checking size, clarity, gels, and surface conditions using calipers, gauges, and SPC tools—and adjusting as needed.
• Manage materials and equipment, including filling hoppers, securing tooling for upcoming runs, cleaning/returning equipment, and reporting any equipment issues or scrap.
• Complete documentation and labeling, such as production records, setup charts, quality checks, packaging labels, and any required ISO or 5S paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area while supporting team members, providing break coverage, and participating in continuous improvement and lean/WCM initiatives.

Is this job for you ?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Available to work Second Shift (4:00PM – 12:00AM) or Third Shift (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM) because seniority determines shift preference.
• Mechanical Aptitude: The ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot production machinery is critical for safe and efficient extrusion performance.
• Attention to Detail: Operators must monitor dimensions, identify imperfections, and catch quality issues quickly to maintain tight tolerances and reduce scrap.
• Problem-Solving Skills: When extrusion lines drift out of spec, an operator needs to diagnose issues—material, tooling, temperature, speed, equipment—and correct them swiftly.
• Strong Work Ethic & Reliability: Consistent attendance, timely setups, supporting team coverage, and keeping production flowing are vital on 2nd and 3rd shift operations.
• Communication & Teamwork: Sharing information with supervisors, collaborating during changeovers, giving breaks, and documenting production accurately all require clear communication.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Extrusion conditions can change quickly (material variation, tooling issues, priority shifts), and operators need to adjust efficiently without losing focus.
• Situational Awareness: Operators must stay alert to equipment behavior, safety risks, line changes, and visual cues. This is essential in a role that involves hot materials, moving machinery, and quality checkpoints.
• Time Management: Balancing setups, quality checks, documentation, and production flow require strong prioritization skills, especially on 2nd/3rd shift where resources may be leaner.
• Accountability & Ownership: Operators who take pride in their line, their product quality, and their documentation tend to excel and support a strong manufacturing culture.
• Positive Attitude & Willingness to Learn: The best operators stay curious, ask questions, engage in continuous improvement and contribute to problem-solving rather than just reacting.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Across Critical Process Solutions, we enable processes that demand precision, reliability, and consistency. Processes where performance truly matters and where failure is not an option. Whether it’s through our material science expertise, fluid management capabilities, or engineering know-how, the impact we make is consistent across all applications.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together, with our customers and one another, makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want