Extrusion Technician

Paycom; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K retirement with company match

Life Insurance 100% company paid

Safety climate controlled environment

Annual wage reviews

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Paycom seeks an entry level Extrusion Operator at the Eau Claire Plant, WI. The role involves operating extrusion lines, following work instructions, and maintaining quality while working in a climate‑controlled environment.

You will perform setup tasks, log production data, and continuously learn through cross-training and advancement opportunities. A high school diploma is required and applicants should be mechanically inclined and team oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi-task is required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilities
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic math and computer skills
• Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree
• Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take-ups
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to setup and operate extruder without supervision
• Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melt
• Log in/out of production jobs, complete related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.
• Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead
• Change out screen pack during a process when needed
• Tooling (tip and die): select tooling option, inspect with pin gauge, install and adjust for concentricity
• Setup and run quality checks on various products
• Meet material usage targets and run-rate; achieve correct OD and color; measure concentricity
• Demonstrate familiarity with compound attributes and maintain housekeeping

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Eau Claire Plant - Eau Claire, WI 54703, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $20.00 - $31.80 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing,

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you enjoy working in a climate controlled environment? Are you a team player with a positive attitude? Then, we are looking for you!! This position comes with a $500 sign on bonus

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Accident, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid holidays
• 401K/Roth retirement with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (100% Company paid)
• Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Clean, safe, climate controlled work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and/or cross training
• 90 day review and wage adjustment
• Annual Reviews with wage adjustments
• Opportunity for advancement and cross training

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform basic math and computer skills
• Understand and follow all work instructions pertaining to extrusion to the highest degree
• Understand the function of and operate all auxiliary components of an extrusion line including payoffs, talc machine wire straighteners, blenders, crosshead, capstan, laser, accumulator take‑ups
• Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to proficiently setup and operate extruder without supervision
• Adjust extruder settings including temperature profile to yield a proper compound melt
• Accurately log in/out of production jobs, complete all related paperwork; reel tag, production report, inspection table, etc.
• Proficiently clean out extruder and/or crosshead
• Change out screen pack during a process when needed
• Tooling (tip and die)
• Select proper tooling option according to need and inspect using a pin gauge
• Properly install tooling and adjust for correct concentricity
• Setup and run consistent quality on various primary or single conductor products
• Meet the allocated material usage (including X% startup scrap), set‑up time and run‑rate of the process router
• Achieve the correct OD, color hue and T&E
• Optically measure concentricity on extruded products during start‑up and required intervals
• Properly use all calibrated equipment pertaining to extrusion process
• Extrude a variety of compounds such as PVC, PP, PE ,TPU, TPE, Hytrel
• Demonstrate familiarity with the 7 basic attributes of a compound (specific gravity, durometer, brittle point, tensile, elongation, LOI and max temp rating)
• Demonstrate proper work center housekeeping and tooling crib integrity
• Exhibit a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Need to be at Tech Level 1 for a minimum of 6 months before promotion to Tech Level 2
• Compliance of all Minnesota Wire Safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience: Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to multi‑task is required. Excellent spatial perspective. Ability to follow instructions and provide necessary documentation.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent skills and abilities

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to understand verbal, written or visual instruction. Ability to work in and ability to effectively communicate with their supervisor.