Extrusion Operator III - Day Shift (6:45am-7:00pm) $29.00/hr.

Atkore; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Any leave required under federal,state

Job summary

Atkore in Dallas, TX is seeking an Extrusion Operator III for the Day Shift. The role offers $29.00 per hour and requires extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, based on-site in Dallas.

You will read schedules, perform changeovers, and measure dimensions with tape measures, calipers, gauges, and micrometers to ensure specifications are met. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 12-hour shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (required).
• 5-8 years of extrusion experience, specifically with Milacron and Cincinnati machines.
• Strong quantitative skills, with expert knowledge of measuring tools.
• Skilled at getting lines within specification with thorough troubleshooting.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the production schedule and ensure it is followed.
• Able to perform changeovers and start-ups on small and medium-diameter pipes.
• Adjust controls to meet specified measurements and diameters. Record hourly pipe readings such as weights, wall thickness, diameter, and length. Reject products not meeting specifications.
• Knowledge of bailers
• Built gasketed pipe and water pipe
• Troubleshoot the strapping machine.
• PLC experience or using limit switch, timers, transfers and mandrels
• Wide range of experience with the product and the compound material.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Measuring tools

Troubleshooting

PLC experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Milacron machines

Cincinnati machines

Job description

Extrusion Operator III - Day Shift (6:45am-7:00pm) $29.00/hr.

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: EXTRU014225

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Extrusion Machine Operator III - 1st Shift (6:45AM-7PM) - $29.00/hr.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Day Shift Extrusion Machine Operator III to be based out of Dallas, TX. Extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (required). Reporting to Shift Lead, the Extrusion Machine Operator will be responsible for completing changeovers, measuring dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

What you'll do:

• Read and understand the production schedule and ensure it is followed.
• Able to perform changeovers and start-ups on small and medium-diameter pipes.
• Adjust controls to meet specified measurements and diameters. Record hourly pipe readings such as weights, wall thickness, diameter, and length. Reject products not meeting specifications.
• Knowledge of bailers
• Built gasketed pipe and water pipe
• Troubleshoot the strapping machine.
• PLC experience or using limit switch, timers, transfers and mandrels
• Wide range of experience with the product and the compound material.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Extrusion experience in a plastics manufacturing environment (required)
• 5-8 years of extrusion experience, specifically with Milacron and Cincinatti machines
• Strong quantitative skills, with expert knowledge of measuring tools
• Skilled at getting lines within specification with thorough troubleshooting
• Must be able to work 12-hourshifts.
• Must be able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds unassisted.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete any required training.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore’s Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of current pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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