Extruder Operator — Growth, Benefits, 2nd Shift

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Extruder Operator in Indiana. The role handles plastic stock material, operates extrusion lines, performs maintenance, and tests finished goods while setting up extrusion lines with minimal supervision.

The position starts at $24.52 per hour on second shift (2pm–10pm) with responsibilities including log recording and collaboration with supervisors on new parts development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, use tools, and perform repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning and reaching.
• Must be able to regularly lift/move 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 55 pounds at a time.
• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts and tolerate exposure to moderate noise level, high-heat working conditions, and occasional fumes and airborne particles.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the extrusion lines (plastic) without guidance or assistance
• Material handling of the plastic stock
• Proper release of plastic stock to production
• Set up of extrusion lines and related equipment without guidance or assistance
• Recording of extrusion log sheet
• Daily maintenance of extruders (oil addition, cleaning of the line, etc.)
• Development and maintain extruder set up sheets
• Back up for Line Finisher and Finishing Operator
• Working with supervisors in the development and processing of new parts
• Clean-up and organization of work area
• Compete assigned tasks including set-up of finishing equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Math skills

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Extruder Operator in Indiana. The role handles plastic stock material, operates extrusion lines, performs maintenance, and tests finished goods while setting up extrusion lines with minimal supervision.

The position starts at $24.52 per hour on second shift (2pm–10pm) with responsibilities including log recording and collaboration with supervisors on new parts development.