Extrusion Machine Operator Assistant - Paid Weekly + Growth

Novolex; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Annual wage increases

Monthly bonus

Job summary

Novolex in Virginia is hiring a Machine Operator Assistant in Grottoes. The role runs on a 2x2x3 schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Starting pay is $21.86 per hour, paid weekly.

You will assist with Extrusion Machine operations, perform setup/changeovers, monitor run quality, and help keep production flowing with the team. The job offers annual wage increases and a monthly bonus based on plant productivity.

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

• Assist with the operation of assigned Extrusion Machines at the required pace.
• Work with the Machine Operator A's to maintain production flow and conduct light troubleshooting.
• Perform general set-up, change-over, and shut-down tasks.
• Monitor all extrusion and winding machinery operations continuously for quality and efficiencies.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical machine problems and make adjustments to correct machine problems and maintain run rates.
• Perform necessary adjustments to maintain and/or improve product quality.
• Maintain run efficiencies established for the line and products.
• Perform quality check at prescribed intervals.
• Perform material tasks related to the assigned operations.
• Complete paperwork, including but not limited to Operator Report, Quality Checks, and other forms as required.
• Promptly communicates to the supervisor any issues concerning health and safety, hygiene, quality, and efficiencies.
• Maintain housekeeping around assigned operations.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Assist other operators as needed.
• Communicate production information, both written and verbal.
• Perform other assigned duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical experience

Communication skills

Mathematical proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Novolex in Virginia is hiring a Machine Operator Assistant in Grottoes. The role runs on a 2x2x3 schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Starting pay is $21.86 per hour, paid weekly.

You will assist with Extrusion Machine operations, perform setup/changeovers, monitor run quality, and help keep production flowing with the team. The job offers annual wage increases and a monthly bonus based on plant productivity.