Extrusion Operator — 2nd Shift, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. in Indiana is seeking an Extruder Operator responsible for plastic stock handling, setting up extrusion lines, operating equipment without guidance, and maintaining daily logs.

Starting pay is $24.52 per hour with a shift differential for 2nd shift; training occurs on 1st shift. The role requires reading safety rules, basic math, and ability to lift up to 55 pounds, with work near moving machinery.

Qualifications

• Education and/OR Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited. Interpret varied instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: Stand, use hands, lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 55.1 pounds occasionally.
• Work Environment: Near moving parts; exposure to fumes, heat; moderate noise.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion lines without guidance or assistance.
• Handle plastic stock materials.
• Release plastic stock to production properly.
• Set up extrusion lines and related equipment without guidance.
• Record extrusion log sheets daily.
• Maintain extruders (oil addition, cleaning).
• Develop and maintain extruder setup sheets.
• Back up for Line Finisher and Finishing Operator.
• Collaborate with supervisors on new parts development and processing.
• Clean and organize the work area.
• Complete assigned tasks including setup of finishing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Physical stamina

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

Jaeger-Unitek Sealing Solutions, Inc. in Indiana is seeking an Extruder Operator responsible for plastic stock handling, setting up extrusion lines, operating equipment without guidance, and maintaining daily logs.

Starting pay is $24.52 per hour with a shift differential for 2nd shift; training occurs on 1st shift. The role requires reading safety rules, basic math, and ability to lift up to 55 pounds, with work near moving machinery.