Extrusion Operator: Troubleshoot & Improve Polymer Lines

Covestro AG; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Production Operator in Newark, OH to operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance. This role offers a starting pay of $32.93/hour and full-time employment with diverse benefits.

You will handle feeders, extruders, scales, and line changeovers, learn plant operations, and advance to higher responsibilities, with training and career growth opportunities at Covestro.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Meet minimum WorkKeys test scores.
• One year of manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and handle extrusion line cleanups and changeovers
• Prepare production run formulation premixes
• Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials
• Package and transfer finished products
• Maintain departmental documentation
• Make calculations using English and Metric systems
• Transfer raw materials
• Sample and analyze product by visual appearance and testing as needed
• Operate capacity shuttle yard truck
• Operate computer systems to perform various functions and processes required for your job

Skills

Fork truck training

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Covestro is seeking a Production Operator in Newark, OH to operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance. This role offers a starting pay of $32.93/hour and full-time employment with diverse benefits.

You will handle feeders, extruders, scales, and line changeovers, learn plant operations, and advance to higher responsibilities, with training and career growth opportunities at Covestro.