Extruder Operator I - PVC Production (12-Hour Rotating)

Saint-Gobain; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

Job summary

CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company, is hiring an Extruder Operator I to support PVC extrusion lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform line start-up, monitor operations, and conduct basic quality control while learning the extrusion process.

This 12-hour shift role includes weekend work and offers on-the-job training. You will handle materials, data entry into MES, and basic troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and meeting quality specs.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years manufacturing experience in machine operation, preferably extrusion
• Preferred experience with quality assurance including inspecting, gauging, measuring
• Must be able to work 12-hour night shift on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule including some weekends

Responsibilities

• Assist with line start-up, shutdown, and color changes under supervision
• Verify correct materials are used in production
• Perform basic quality checks (color, gloss, dimensions, product specs, visual inspection)
• Monitor line operations and report abnormalities or issues
• Enter production data into MES (Factory+) system
• Perform basic lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on equipment
• Submit work orders and maintenance requests as needed
• Make basic equipment and tooling adjustments to maintain quality standards and support tooling cleaning, assembly, and line adjustments
• Complete shift reporting for metrics such as scrap rates and performance
• Perform basic troubleshooting on production equipment
• Communicate effectively with team members, including packers, operators, and leadership
• Pack panels and accessories according to quality standards
• Provide relief for packers during breaks
• Support team members with line issues and general production needs
• Ensure safety, quality, housekeeping, 5S, and KOI performance for assigned production line
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality inspection

12-hour shifts

Tools

MES (Factory+)

Job description

CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company, is hiring an Extruder Operator I to support PVC extrusion lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform line start-up, monitor operations, and conduct basic quality control while learning the extrusion process.

This 12-hour shift role includes weekend work and offers on-the-job training. You will handle materials, data entry into MES, and basic troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and meeting quality specs.