Extrusion Technician

Pipeline Plastics, LLC; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in plastics is seeking an Entry Level Extrusion Technician in Decatur, Texas. The role involves operating production lines, ensuring safety, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and mechanical troubleshooting skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for skill development within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities required.
• Experience operating heavy machinery preferred.
• Self-motivated and dependable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards and PPE compliance.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems.
• Perform maintenance on production equipment.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 certification requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Analytical thinking

Problem solving skills

Self-motivated

Punctual with good attendance

Manufacturing machine operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Extrusion Technician

Pipeline Plastics, LLC is seeking an Extrusion Technician to perform and maintain daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, production efficiencies, repair and maintenance, and minimizing downtime.

Brief Description

Title: Extrusion Technician
Reports to: Production Manager
FLSA: Non‑exempt
Department: Production
Direct Reports: None

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor
• Meet quality specifications for all products produced
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment as needed
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs as required
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes effectively
• Maintain facility housekeeping
• Adhere to PLP product sampling schedule
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, certification requirements
• Perform tooling changeovers efficiently
• Require regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, desired
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within a manufacturing environment
• Self‑motivated and dependable
• Punctual with good attendance
• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Perform repetitive motion such as walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, gripping, and standing
• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 12 continuous hours
• Ability to work in temperature extremes
• Clarity of vision and ability to focus on a fast, repetitive operation

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Plastics Manufacturing