Extrusion Operator

AptarGroup, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development program

Parental leave

Job summary

AptarGroup, Inc. in Auburn, AL is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join its manufacturing team. You will operate extrusion lines, troubleshoot equipment, perform changeovers, and help ensure on-time production of packaging products.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, strong mechanical aptitude, and collaboration with operators and maintenance staff. Aptar offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits to support employees and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior extrusion or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic skills in electrical, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient with common hand tools and basic troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots extrusion equipment and auxiliaries.
• Performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed.
• Performs in-process sampling and ensures documentation per cGMP.
• Makes process adjustments to maintain quality and productivity.
• Performs routine maintenance on process and building equipment.
• Ensures products are properly packaged and labeled.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Manufacturing environment

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Hand tools

Organizational skills

Basic electrical

Pneumatics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHO ARE WE

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE:

• attract and develop high performing people.
• promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
• invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
• contribute to the communities where we reside.

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR

We have an exciting position open in North America: Extrusion Operator reporting to the Associate Manager, Extrusion. This position will be based in Auburn, AL.

THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Operates and troubleshoots extrusion and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed.
• Performs and documents in-process sampling.
• Completes all required documentation accurately per cGMP requirements. 1 of 1
• Makes process setting adjustments to insure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained.
• Performs routine daily maintenance and repairs on process and building equipment as directed.
• Verifies that extruded products are package and labeled correctly.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Identifies areas where additional documentation would be helpful to outline production requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY

• Physical ability to perform activity in compound room
• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in an extrusion or manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic skills in industrial electrical, pneumatics, and mechanical systems preferred
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to use common mechanic hand tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills
• Enjoy working with your hands

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan
• An Exciting, Diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning Corporate University offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401K plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Retirement Savings plan

Be You. Be Aptar Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.