Extrusion Machine Operator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1!

Employee Assistance Programs

Curated Self-Paced Learning & Dev.

$1,000 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking an Extrusion Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team.

You will set up, operate, and maintain extrusion equipment in line with quality, safety, and production standards, contributing to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of industrial experience, a high school diploma or GED, and OSHA forklift certification, with strong mechanical aptitude and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience preferred.
• OSHA-certified forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion machines per SOPs and specs.
• Monitor machines, materials, and conditions; adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished products and document quality issues; take corrective actions.

Skills

Industrial experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical aptitude

M3 ERP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

M3 ERP

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled Extrusion Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion equipment in alignment with our quality, safety, and production standards. If you’re mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up and operate extrusion machines according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), schedules, and order specifications. Coordinate with setup operators during teardowns and new setups.
• Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor machines, materials, and environmental conditions to detect issues and ensure smooth operation. Make real-time adjustments as needed.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished products to ensure they meet customer and internal quality standards. Document all findings and take corrective action when necessary.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record production data and follow all required documentation protocols.
• Preventive Maintenance & Housekeeping: Perform basic maintenance and cleaning tasks to maintain machine efficiency and workplace safety (5S practices). Support general upkeep of the production area.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety protocols, SOPs, Control Plans, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to ensure a safe work environment.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Support the team with additional tasks, including training new employees and assisting with process improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and powered hand trucks to load materials and transport finished goods
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance on machines and tools

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years of industrial experience preferred
• OSHA-certified forklift operation experience (stand-up and walk-behind trucks)
• Basic mechanical aptitude with experience using hand/power tools and measuring instruments (tape measure, caliper & micrometer)
• Understanding of raw materials, production flow, and quality control practices
• Computer proficiency, especially in M3 systems or similar ERP platforms
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $24.23 an hour. On the job training available, with skill-based increases up to $32.94 an hour Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.

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