Extruder Operator — Fast-Paced Manufacturing + Benefits

Airtech Advanced Materials Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Airtech Advanced Materials Group is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to run extrusion equipment and manufacture high-quality materials for our diverse customer base.

This hands-on role requires machine operating experience, comfort in a hot environment, and the ability to wear a respirator when required. You will set up, monitor, and adjust equipment, sample products, and ensure safe, efficient production throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Prior machine operating experience preferred but not required.
• Experience operating extrusion, plastics, film, coating, laminating, converting, or similar manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in a hot production environment.
• Must be able to safely wear a respirator when required.
• Ability to set up, monitor, and adjust production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or quality issues.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, move, lift up to 70 lbs., pack, and support various production needs throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion equipment based on production orders and work instructions.
• Check equipment controls and safety features before starting production.
• Monitor the machine during operation to make sure product is running properly.
• Watch for defects, material issues, or quality concerns during production.
• Make basic machine adjustments as needed to support product quality and production goals.
• Collect product samples for quality checks.
• Label, package, and pack finished product according to work order instructions.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Skills

Machine operating

Heat tolerance

Respirator use

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical robustness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Plastics processing

Coating/laminating equipment

Job description

Airtech Advanced Materials Group is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to run extrusion equipment and manufacture high-quality materials for our diverse customer base.

This hands-on role requires machine operating experience, comfort in a hot environment, and the ability to wear a respirator when required. You will set up, monitor, and adjust equipment, sample products, and ensure safe, efficient production throughout the shift.