Extrusion Line Operator — Production Associate (1st Shift)

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is immediately hiring a Production Associate, Extrusion Line Operator in Thomasville, NC. The role focuses on ensuring a quality product is available to customers and directly impacts people’s lives.

The position requires operating extrusion line equipment, performing start-ups/shutdowns, and conducting visual quality checks while maintaining safety. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with 1st shift, Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment.
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English for training/safety purposes.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to take on new assignments/job tasks as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Stack material from line onto pallet.
• Maintaining production equipment elements like start-up, operation, changeover, shutdown and preventative maintenance.
• Equipment may include but is not limited to extrusion line equipment, tools and/or dies.
• Perform visual quality checks of materials and purge imperfections while stacking.
• Obtain can samples (can/sheet) and present to Quality Control lab for testing.
• Assist with start-ups and shutdowns on the extrusion line.
• Assist wherever is needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Limited supervision

Continuous improvement

Plant/manufacturing experience

English training/safety language

Shift/overtime readiness

Adaptability

Lifting capability

Job description

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is immediately hiring a Production Associate, Extrusion Line Operator in Thomasville, NC. The role focuses on ensuring a quality product is available to customers and directly impacts people’s lives.

The position requires operating extrusion line equipment, performing start-ups/shutdowns, and conducting visual quality checks while maintaining safety. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with 1st shift, Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm.