Extrusion Machine Operator - Starting pay at $21/hour or higher based on experience.

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Extrusion Machine Operators to join their dynamic team in Fort Wayne. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring production quality, and adhering to safety protocols. With competitive pay starting at $21/hour and opportunities for advancement, this position offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. Enjoy a fun workplace culture with regular social events, and a focus on safety and collaboration. If you're looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Safety shoe subsidy

Prescription safety glasses discount

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and follow verbal/written instructions.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Start and stop machines, monitor production speed.
• Report malfunctions to a supervisor.

Skills

Machine Operation

Safety Awareness

Following Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Extrusion Machine Operator - Starting pay at $21/hour or higher based on experience.

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: EXTRU003113

• Posted: February 12, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Location

Fort Wayne, IN
7707 Vicksburg Pike
Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA

Positions Open Now! We offer competitive wages, great benefits, and a path for promotion!

We have immediate opportunities for Extrusion Machine Operators. In this function you will perform various production related tasks such as reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Adjust settings and controls to ensure sheet is within defined processing standards. PET experience is a plus!

What we offer?

Competitive Pay with Incentives: Hourly rate varies based on experience and shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:

• Relocation assistance
• And more!

Operator Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision at 30 days
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Short & Long-Term Disability at 6 months
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount

Our work culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative, and Cutting Edge:

• Inclusive: We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!
• Full of fun: This is a fun culture where team members don’t take themselves too seriously. We are lively with regular social events, and employees interact with each other frequently! There are opportunities to participate in community involvement activities built on engagement committee input.
• Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!
• Safety is part of our culture and always comes first: Health and safety is a top priority with all our roles and locations. We encourage active participation in safety improvement processes/activities such as hazard identification, safety suggestions, safety teams, etc.

Shift Times

7:00 am - 7:30 pm (A & B shifts), and 7:00 pm-7:30 am (C & D shifts). Rotating 12-hour shifts with a 3-day weekend every other weekend!

Responsibilities

• Start machines by engaging controls
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Feed and monitor the speed of machines during the production process

If the above sounds like a company, team, and position you want to be a part of with opportunities to advance, let’s talk!

Qualifications

• Ability and inclination to work safely for themselves and their team members
• Disposition to work and follow verbal/written instructions
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required

D&W is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. D&W is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.