Extrusion Machine Operator I Day Shift

Veolia WTS; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Extrusion Machine Operator to join their team. This role involves operating and troubleshooting extrusion equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in machine operation, with the ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one. If you are passionate about manufacturing and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a machine operator or maintenance technician.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment for polypropylene processing.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

SAP experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job Description

The Extrusion Machine Operator will operate, troubleshoot, repair and perform minor maintenance of the extrusion equipment that processes polypropylene pellets into log form. You will understand both the product construction and the machine operation to maximize yields and machine uptime.

You will work shifts that are 12-hours long, starting at 4am – 4pm rotating shift.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules, including housekeeping practices
• Participate in EHS meetings, investigations, and audits
• Proactively communicate and address safety concerns
• Set-up and monitor machine operations according to standard operating instructions
• Understand department safety, quality and regulatory requirements, and production goals; actively engage in meeting these goals
• Inspect raw materials and products to ensure there are no visual defects; take corrective action as needed
• Perform checks to ensure accuracy per product specifications, ensure overall product quality, and tracks in manual logs or computer system to capture deviations and quality traceability data
• Perform material disposition on all work-in-processes (WIP) parts as assigned
• Perform advanced machine adjustments to ensure that proper construction specifications are being met
• Interrupt machine operation as necessary to correct operating problems
• Minimize the production of products that do not meet specifications by quickly taking action and using investigative, troubleshooting, and mechanical skills
• Accurately measure work in process (WIP) and finished goods in inches or centimeters
• Communicate technical issues in a timely manner to all levels (managers, co-workers, maintenance, engineers, etc.)
• Assist in training of other operators
• Assist with failure and perform regular minor preventive maintenance
• Perform troubleshooting to solve equipment malfunction
• Perform complete setup, adjustments, startup, and shutdown of all equipment in the area
• Keep accurate records and explain any discrepancies, if necessary
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisor, facilitator, or lead

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience as a machine operator, maintenance technician, or military service in a technical background –OR– an Associate’s Degree in a related field
• Ability and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule that includes every other weekend coverage, as required
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as required
• Experience working in and navigating computer applications; ability to perform basic functions in Excel, including navigating to files, data input, copy & paste and sums
• Strong mathematical aptitude, such as ability to calculate flow rate and take measurements of circumference
• Experience participating in the development of work instructions and operating guides
• Basic SAP experience, including navigating in the system, looking up test specs and ensuring bills of materials match recipes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Quality inspection experience, including experience identifying and resolving product quality issues
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Previous experience performing setup, troubleshooting and operation of automated machines
• Knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) safety program

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

● Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.50 per hour (includes a $2 per hour adder for 12 hour shift)

● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

● Life Insurance

● Paid Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Parental Leave

● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

● AD&D Insurance

● Disability Insurance

● Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.