Extruder Operator Trainee: Paid Training & Career Path

Westlake Royal Building Products; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Paid training

Structured training (up to 12 months)

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH is seeking mechanically inclined individuals for Extruder Operator Trainee roles. No extrusion experience required as comprehensive training is provided.

Pay starts at $22.50 per hour during training, with experienced pay $22.46–$29.14 per hour and a night shift premium of +$2.00 per hour. You will learn to operate and maintain extrusion equipment, assemble lines, monitor quality, and progress into an Extrusion Operator role.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience (work, shop, vehicles, or home projects).
• Willingness to learn and grow into a skilled operator role.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior manufacturing or extrusion experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down extrusion lines, including die installation and changeovers.
• Start-up equipment and produce quality finished products.
• Monitor machines, troubleshoot issues, and make adjustments.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment (micrometers, fixtures, gauges).
• Accurately track production, quality, and downtime.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and quality standards (VSI certification).
• Work as part of a team and eventually help guide others.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Job description

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH is seeking mechanically inclined individuals for Extruder Operator Trainee roles. No extrusion experience required as comprehensive training is provided.

Pay starts at $22.50 per hour during training, with experienced pay $22.46–$29.14 per hour and a night shift premium of +$2.00 per hour. You will learn to operate and maintain extrusion equipment, assemble lines, monitor quality, and progress into an Extrusion Operator role.