Extrusion Setup Operator- 2nd shift

Midland Plastics, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Midland Plastics, Inc. in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is seeking an Extrusion Setup Operator to run plastic extrusion lines, adjust settings for quality, and follow run sheets.

You will select dies, spacers, and related components, monitor gauges, and document results on shift sheets. The role requires 2 years of profile extrusion experience, familiarity with calibration tools like calipers and micrometers, and the ability to perform minor maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in Profile Extrusion preferred.
• Knowledge of QC measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers, to inspect products.
• Able to observe machine operation and perform minor maintenance.
• Time management and mathematical skills.
• Strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reads job specs to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Selects dies, extruder screw, sizing rings and fits to machine.
• Operates extrusion line and sets controls for vacuum, pressure, temperature and speed.
• Calculates and weighs raw materials and color mixes; loads materials into hopper.
• Documents run data on shift sheets and reports production and inventory.
• Loads finished profile for shipping and helps with cleanup and packaging.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Extrusion machinery

Job description

Overview

The Extrusion Setup Operator operates plastic extrusion machines which convert either plastic powder or pellets into a variety of shapes and sizes of profile, tubing or rods.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Modifies settings to ensure quality of profile.
• Studies and follows set-up and run sheets for each job. Selects nozzles, spacers, wires and brackets.
• Selects die, extruder screw, and sizing rings for each job run and fits to machine. Connects all hose to circulate steam, water, air or oil to die holder.
• Assists Operators to set up machines.
• Weighs raw materials and color mixes as needed for each job; adds mixes, colors and catalysts into extruder machine.
• Loads pre-mixed, dry plastic material into hopper.
• Sets stops or guides to cut profile to specified length as indicated.
• Operates machine and sets controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, temperature and speed.
• Operates all spools or reels to place extruded product correctly for shipping.
• Operates and sets up all downstream equipment and tears down as needed.
• Removes jams from machine and cleans dies or sizers without causing damage to them.
• May help in the packaging of finished profile, as well as cleaning up scrap and taking it to grinding machine bins.
• Cleans area around extrusion lines and mops up excess water.
• Completes all required paperwork as needed on a timely basis. Takes hourly readings of machine gauges and document results on run sheets. Counts & reports production and inventory at end of shift.

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Location: New Berlin, WI

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in Profile Extrusion preferred.
• Has knowledge of working with various Quality Control measuring devices, such as calipers and micrometers. Examines all products for defects (wrinkles, splits, bubbles, wrong dimensions, length, width, etcetera) to ensure adherence to customer’s specifications.
• Able to observe machine operation to detect profile defects or machine malfunction. May need to perform minor machine maintenance such as lubricating machines or cleaning dies.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• A strong team player.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance & Disability (Short & Long Term)
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Plans
  • 401(k) with Competitive Company Match
  • Fitness Reimbursement
• Engaging company culture with team events and a family focused environment.