Extrusion Machine Operator – Ownership & Growth

Charter Next Generation; Montague (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Health insurance

Holiday pay

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Performance-based bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement across facilities

Job summary

Charter Next Generation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Massachusetts to operate and maintain plastic extrusion lines. You will join a team that values ownership, safety, and daily production on a 12-hour schedule.

You will monitor quality, set up machines, perform maintenance, and collaborate with supervisors to meet standards. The company offers equity, full benefits, and opportunities to advance across 18+ facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, technical field or engineering.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools.
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum as an operator learning aspects of plastic extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for certification.
• Change plastic extruding machine, set up according to production line changes following specifications on work orders, and examine products for nonconformance to specifications.
• Responsible for monitoring quality and accuracy of the line and scrap.
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment.
• Set up plastic extrusion machines (shut-down, start-up, switchovers, order preparation, and production, of plastic extrusion lines).
• Responsible for raw materials (resin) by keeping extruder fed with resin mixture.
• Maintain good interaction and teamwork with supervisor and co-workers.
• Give assistance to co-workers to expedite changeovers.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

12-hour shifts

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Drug screening

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Charter Next Generation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Massachusetts to operate and maintain plastic extrusion lines. You will join a team that values ownership, safety, and daily production on a 12-hour schedule.

You will monitor quality, set up machines, perform maintenance, and collaborate with supervisors to meet standards. The company offers equity, full benefits, and opportunities to advance across 18+ facilities.