Extrusion Machine Operator - $26.98/HR, Weekly Pay

Novolex; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 3,444,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator in Grottoes, Virginia. The role operates extrusion machines, performs setup, troubleshooting, quality checks, and maintains run efficiencies. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $26.98 per hour, paid weekly, with potential wage increases and a monthly bonus based on plant productivity.

Shifts rotate on a 2x2x3 schedule. Qualified candidates will have machine operator or related mechanical experience, strong communication and math skills, and the

Qualifications

• Machine operator experience or equivalent maintenance/ mechanical experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience required.
• Must have good communication skills—written and verbal and be able to demonstrate basic math proficiency.
• Must be able to use tools as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively as a part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned Extrusion Machines at required rate.
• Start and stop machines.
• Perform general set-up, change-over, shut-down tasks.
• Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and adjust as needed.
• Perform adjustments to maintain/improve product quality.
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
• Perform quality checks at prescribed intervals.
• Complete operator paperwork and quality checks.
• Communicate health, safety, quality, and efficiencies issues to supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping around operations.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Assist other operators and communicate production information.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Math proficiency

Tool usage

Job description

Novolex is hiring a Machine Operator in Grottoes, Virginia. The role operates extrusion machines, performs setup, troubleshooting, quality checks, and maintains run efficiencies. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $26.98 per hour, paid weekly, with potential wage increases and a monthly bonus based on plant productivity.

Shifts rotate on a 2x2x3 schedule. Qualified candidates will have machine operator or related mechanical experience, strong communication and math skills, and the