Extrusion Operator

Georg Fischer LLC; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer LLC, GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, is a world-leading supplier of piping systems. We enable safe, sustainable transport of fluids and pursue continuous improvement in safety and performance.

The role involves setting up and operating extrusion machines, monitoring outputs, adjusting settings for quality, performing routine quality checks with calipers, logging data, and collaborating with maintenance and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating extrusion machines per job specs.
• Perform routine quality checks using calipers/micrometers.
• Record production data and shift logs accurately.
• Follow safety procedures and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion machines per specifications.
• Monitor operations for consistent quality and output.
• Adjust settings to maintain optimal production conditions.
• Perform routine quality checks and record data.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams.
• Identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality checks

Safety procedures

Data recording

Team collaboration

Maintenance basics

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.

Set up and operate extrusion machines according to job specifications and safety standards

• Monitor machine operations to ensure consistent quality and output
• Adjust machine settings (e.g., speed, temperature, pressure) to maintain optimal production conditions
• Make repairs to equipment when necessary and replace all broken and/or worn components
• Perform routine quality checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Record production data and complete shift logs accurately
• Load raw materials and monitor material feed
• Follow all safety procedures and report any safety problems to the Production Manager immediately
• Commitment to our continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Identify, label, weigh and dispose of scrap
• Clean and maintain machines and work area to ensure operational efficiency
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams as needed
• Fulfills the role as required in the documented quality system manual, directives and work instruction
• Identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions or deviation
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Live our Core Values

Contact person: Helen Corona Human Resources Assistant [e-mail]

We’re GF, the global leader in Flow Solutions, solving some of the world’s most urgent challenges from ensuring access to clean water, supporting safe industrial processes and building critical infrastructure to enabling efficient buildings. We provide solutions that make an impact for millions of people. That’s what we call the Plus Effect, and it starts with you. We need people who bring exceptional performance, curiosity and a readiness to challenge the status quo. In return, you’ll thrive in collaborative teams that push each other to grow through the impact you create for customers, communities and society. Shape the future of Flow Solutions and your own.