Extrusion Operator 1

Vista Mfg.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan with employer 


Paid vacation

Paid personal time and paid holidays

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Vista Manufacturing is seeking an Extrusion Operator 1 to join our extrusion team on a first shift with a four-day work week, Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM. The role focuses on setting up and operating extrusion lines, handling materials, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

Ideal candidates have US work authorization, basic math skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Training provided to build independence and adhere to Vista Core Competencies while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required.
• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Use of quality inspection tools (calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.).
• Follow directives from team lead/management.
• Vista Core Competencies.
• Essential attributes: attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in extrusion line setup, tear down, and pull down of lines and tooling as directed by Team Lead.
• Run extrusion line for a portion or whole day.
• Bring compound to extruder per setup sheet.
• Create spools/boxes according to work instructions.
• Package extruded parts per setup sheet.
• Check parts per quality control plan for specifications.
• Identify defects on extruded products and assist in troubleshooting.
• Support breaks and assist in running the Regrind area.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Lift 50 lbs

Follow directions

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measure

Job description

Job Title:

Extrusion Operator 1

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Direct reports:

n/a

Key relationships:

Extrusion Team Lead, Extrusion Technician, Extrusion Operator

Join Vista Manufacturing as an Extrusion Operator 1!

Vista Manufacturing is seeking reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our extrusion team. This is a full-time, first-shift position working a four-day workweek, allowing you to enjoy three-day weekends every week.

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• Short- and long-term disability coverage


• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution


• Paid vacation


• Paid personal time and paid holidays at time of hire


• Employee referral bonuses

Role Purpose

Assist in and work towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tear down of some extrusion lines and some profiles.

Requirements:

• US work authorization (Required)


• High school or equivalent (Preferred)


• Basic math skills


• Able to lift 50lbs


• Use of quality inspection tools (i.e., calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.)


• Able to follow directives set forth from team lead and/or management


• Vista Core Competencies


• Essential attributes: Attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable

Key Responsibilities:

• Extrusion operational readiness, which includes the following:




• Assist in, and to be working towards independence in set up, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles


• Run extrusion line(s) for a whole day or part of a day


• Bring compound to extruder and compound according to set-up sheet


• Make spools/boxes according to work instructions


• Package extruded part according to set-up sheet


• Check parts frequently per quality control plan/set-up sheet per conformance to specifications


• Identify defects on extruded products


• Assist in basic troubleshooting to bring part back into specification


• Assist breaks as directed by Management


• Assist in running the Regrind area




• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area


• Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives

If deficient in any area of responsibility, appropriate training will be implemented, and successful completion evaluated. The above items are not an exhaustive description, and additional duties may be required.