Extruder Operator: Precision, Safety & Team Production

Accelera; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Asheboro, NC is seeking a reliable extruder operator to join a two-person crew with the YEI Specialist. You will help ensure safe, efficient machine operation, support material handling, quality checks, and general facility upkeep.

Ideal candidates thrive in a high-speed manufacturing setting, value safety, and collaborate to follow established protocols. You will load materials, monitor production, document logs, and assist with preventive maintenance and waste management.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1–2 years of production or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate machinery is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong focus on precision and workplace safety.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced production setting.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Physical capability for material handling and production duties.

Responsibilities

• Locate and load materials onto the YEI conveyor to ensure consistent operation.
• Position non-woven material rolls to supply the shredder/compactor unit.
• Load materials onto the dump table for regrind and non-woven blends.
• Maintain a tidy workspace by disposing purge materials in designated containers.
• Keep the YEI zone organized and compliant with safety standards.
• Empty trash bins and manage waste as needed.
• Assist with equipment servicing and preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plastic extrusion knowledge

Injection molding knowledge

Job description

Accelera in Asheboro, NC is seeking a reliable extruder operator to join a two-person crew with the YEI Specialist. You will help ensure safe, efficient machine operation, support material handling, quality checks, and general facility upkeep.

Ideal candidates thrive in a high-speed manufacturing setting, value safety, and collaborate to follow established protocols. You will load materials, monitor production, document logs, and assist with preventive maintenance and waste management.