Extrusion Line Operator - Farmington, CT 3rd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Farmington is seeking a Line Operator to join the production team. You will operate extrusion equipment, set up/change over lines between batches, and manage line sub-systems to create custom resin compounds.

You will load material hoppers, remove finished product boxes, keep the area clean, and complete batch documentation. Pay starts at $18 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion equipment and line changeovers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to handle basic math functions.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Forklift operation (Certification a plus).
• Ability to work independently if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over extrusion lines.
• Operate extrusion lines (single screw and twin screw) and the line sub systems (pumps, blowers, pelletizers, temperature controllers).
• Handle raw and finished goods.
• Clean the work area.
• Complete proper documentation for each batch.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Twin-screw extruder experience

Lift 50 lbs

Multi-task

Basic math

Follow written instructions

Forklift operation

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is an Extrusion Line Operator in Farmington.

Summary:

The line operator is part of the production team and will report to the shift supervisor. In this role the incumbent will operate extrusion equipment (both single and twin screw) and the sub systems in order to create custom engineering resin compounds. This includes setting up and changing over the lines between batches, operating pumps, blowers, pelletizers, and temperature controllers.

In addition to operating the lines the incumbent will be responsible for loading hoppers of material to feed the extruders, and to remove boxes of finished product from the line and keeping the work area clean. Also, the line operator is responsible for completing the proper documentation for each batch.

Pay Rate: Starts at $18

Essential Duties:

• Set up and change over extrusion lines
• Operate extrusion lines (single screw and twin screw) and the line sub systems
  • Pumps, blowers, pelletizers, temperature controllers etc.
• Handle raw and finished goods
• Clean the work area
• Complete proper documentation for each batch

Required Skills:

• Extrusion experience:Twin-screw extruder experience helpful
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to handle basic math functions
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Forklift operation (Certification a plus)
• Ability to work independently if needed

Skills Desired:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Extrusion experience:Twin-screw extruder experience helpful
• Proficiency with Microsoft office
• Will train motivated candidates