Extrusion Line Operator - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Laborup; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup is seeking Extrusion Operators for a plastics manufacturing operation. This hands-on role runs and maintains plastic extrusion lines from startup through finished product.

You will monitor line performance, perform quality checks with precision measuring tools, and coordinate with maintenance and tooling teams to resolve issues.

Day and night shifts available on rotating schedules; built-in overtime and direct-hire full-time placement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with plastic extrusion equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic production equipment issues.
• Ability to read and understand product specifications and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion lines and related equipment.
• Setup, startup, and shutdown extrusion lines.
• Adjust color, length, tooling position, and other process variables.
• Perform quality inspections with measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, quality, and process issues.
• Support material flow and downstream packaging.
• Document production, quality, scrap, labeling, and equipment records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading specifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Microscopes

Color meters

Job description

Laborup is seeking Extrusion Operators for a plastics manufacturing operation. This hands-on role runs and maintains plastic extrusion lines from startup through finished product.

You will monitor line performance, perform quality checks with precision measuring tools, and coordinate with maintenance and tooling teams to resolve issues.

Day and night shifts available on rotating schedules; built-in overtime and direct-hire full-time placement.