Extrusion Operator - 3rd Shift

Shawcor

Fairfield (OH)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 30,307

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

401(k)

Incentive bonus plans

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Employee discounts

Parking

EAP

Job summary

Mattr is seeking an Expansion/Extrusion Operator to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. This role operates, maintains extrusion and expansion equipment and works as part of a multi-person crew to meet production demands.

You will monitor quality, complete paperwork, assist with maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives, health, safety and environmental measures. A High School Diploma and manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Post secondary education preferred.
Previous Manufacturing experience required.
Experience handling mechanical measuring equipment required.
Experience setting up and operating production equipment required.
Previous extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise machine production in the expansion/extrusion area.
Changeover and start-up the machinery; initiate and complete shift-to-shift handoff with other operators.
Responsible for spooling rewind function.
Complete all paperwork to accurately record material and labor usage as required.
Support and assist with maintenance and servicing machines.
Monitor dimensions and quality as part of the worker self‑inspection.
Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
Routinely check and comply with work instructions and process parameters.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Participate in projects to improve machines and processes as part of the company's internal continuous improvement management system.
Participate in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE)–relevant measures to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
Ensure full adherence to the “Leader Standard Work” profile.
Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Provide training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on training to the SOP, performing work in a safe & efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and/or specifications as required.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Read gauges

Data entry

Teamwork

Lean principles

SPC charts

Safety procedures

Mechanical measuring equipment

Independent reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post secondary education preferred

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Production machinery

Gages

Job description

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

DSG-Canusa has been developing and producing high-quality heat shrink tubing, cold-applied accessories and heat shrink equipment for over 50 years. Driven by our long-term commitment to the research and development of outstanding materials, products and technologies, our mission is to lead the industry in manufacturing superior heat and cold shrink products that meet CGA, UL and other industry approved certifications. We proudly manufacture in Europe, North America, and China to provide strong regional and global supply chain options for our customers.

Position Summary

The Expansion/Extrusion Operator is responsible for operating, and maintaining all functions within the department, including the extrusion, expansion, and rewinding. This position will work as part of a team that will flex to other jobs according to production demands.

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise machine production in the expansion/extrusion area.
Changeover and start-up the machinery; initiate and complete shift-to-shift handoff with other operators.
Responsible for spooling rewind function.
Complete all paperwork to accurately record material and labor usage as required.
Support and assist with maintenance and servicing machines.
Monitor dimensions and quality as part of the worker self‑inspection.
Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
Routinely check and comply with work instructions and process parameters.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Participate in projects to improve machines and processes as part of the company's internal continuous improvement management system.
Participate in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE)–relevant measures to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
Ensure full adherence to the “Leader Standard Work” profile.
Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Provide training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on training to the SOP, performing work in a safe & efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and/or specifications as required.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to read gages, perform measurements, calculate differences to specification, and percentages.
Computer and data entry skills of production metrics into production tracking systems.
Manual dexterity, high willingness to learn and self‑motivation.
Ability to learn new processes and programs as required for the job.
Ability to work independently and in a team with enthusiasm and reliability.
Ability to learn Lean principles.
Ability to learn how to interpret and respond to SPC charts.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials, production processes and quality control.
Active listening and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
Visual ability to examine or inspect material.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, order jackets, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.