Extruder Operator — Fast-Paced Production & Quality

Transcendia, Inc.; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Indiana seeks an extrusion line operator to control the line from raw material input to finished product, ensuring efficient production and adherence to schedules.

The role requires reading tickets, maintaining quality and safety, performing setup/changeovers, and logging data in daily records. A high school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of experience (or forklift certification) is required; able to lift up to 50 pounds and work the specified shift with a $1 per hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of experience or forklift certification.
• Ability to read production tickets.
• Ability to perform math calculations and measurement using tape or instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and orderly work area/warehouse.
• Maintains company quality standards and a safe working environment by following all safety policies and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Operates extrusion line including machine setup, films and resins, color concentrates and/or additives, production speeds, start/stop, changeover, downtime, die and screw teardown, screen pack, and lock out/tag out procedures.
• Maintains extruded product to required gauge, length, width, bond strength, color, dyne, surface finish; conducts QC tests; doubles checks and data collection procedures.
• Transfers data to the daily production log book and QC documents used in production.
• Follows production schedule and related documents to meet customer orders, including those with special instructions.
• Communicates line malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Read production tickets

Accelerated pace

Math calculations/measurement

Verbal & written communication; IT-l;

Continuous improvement

Lift 50 lbs; stand long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1-2 years of experience or forklift certification

Job description

Transcendia, Inc. in Indiana seeks an extrusion line operator to control the line from raw material input to finished product, ensuring efficient production and adherence to schedules.

The role requires reading tickets, maintaining quality and safety, performing setup/changeovers, and logging data in daily records. A high school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years of experience (or forklift certification) is required; able to lift up to 50 pounds and work the specified shift with a $1 per hour