Extrusion Technician

Pipeline Plastics, LLC; Fair Bluff (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Plastics, LLC in Fair Bluff, North Carolina is seeking an Extrusion Technician to manage daily production activities, ensuring quality and safety in the workplace. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating production lines.

The ideal candidate should have mechanical troubleshooting skills and a high school diploma. The role demands physical stamina, as it involves lifting and standing for extended periods. Join us to help maintain production efficiencies and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is desired.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities are necessary.
• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Communicate unsafe conditions immediately to Production Supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Heavy machinery operation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Dependable

Punctual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

An Extrusion Technician is responsible for performing and maintaining the daily activities associated with a production line. This includes housekeeping, safety, quality, maintaining production efficiencies, repair and maintenance and minimizing downtime.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Completion of 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 in an efficient manner
• Requires 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 manufacturing environment
• Self‑motivated and dependable
• Punctual with good attendance
• Previous manufacturing machine operation or extrusion experience

Physical Requirements

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