Extrusion Operator: Setup, Run & Quality

Pexco; Morrisville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pexco, Morrisville, PA, is seeking an entry-level Extruder Operator responsible for productivity and quality of the extrusion process. The role requires adhering to safety policies, performing set-ups, and maintaining equipment readiness, while ensuring parts meet quality specs.

The position emphasizes housekeeping, document handling, and the ability to operate downstream equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Working knowledge of the extrusion process and materials, highly preferred.
• Above average communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow directions/processes.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, which can be subject to numerous schedule and priority changes.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adheres to Company and plant safety policies and procedures.
• Completes all annual training as required.
• Maintains good housekeeping habits.
• Know and understand dryer mechanics.
• Break down, clean, set up and start extruders.
• Perform tooling changes (set ups) on dies and restart extruder in an efficient and safe manner.
• Must be able to identify the shop orders, redbooks and all related documents, including key dimension sheets and drawings.
• Knows and understands the operation of downstream equipment.
• Identify types of materials utilized in the production of parts.
• Identify all screw and head types.
• Knows and understands the mechanics of the vacuum loading system and blending units.
• Produce parts in the medium difficulty range with little help that meet quality specifications at or above specified rates.
• Identify the correct material in accordance with the Shop Order and produce a quality part.
• Develop speed and accuracy in machine tear down and set up.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Extrusion process

Materials knowledge

Communication skills

Follow directions

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pexco, Morrisville, PA, is seeking an entry-level Extruder Operator responsible for productivity and quality of the extrusion process. The role requires adhering to safety policies, performing set-ups, and maintaining equipment readiness, while ensuring parts meet quality specs.

The position emphasizes housekeeping, document handling, and the ability to operate downstream equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.