EXTRUSION TECHNICIAN A

Inteplast Group Corporation; Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation is seeking an Extrusion Technician A to assist with set-up, changeover and operation of extrusion lines. You will read production orders, monitor quality, maintain cleanliness and support efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires flexibility for overtime, strong attendance, and the ability to train others as needed while following safety and GMP policies to ensure safe, high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Leadership and initiative to guide peers and improve processes.
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance.
• Calm under pressure with good judgment.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and changing priorities.
• Attention to detail in procedures, quality, and safety.
• Honesty, ethics, and accountability in all tasks.
• Team player who cooperates with others and supports colleagues.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shifts and workloads.
• Respect for coworkers and proactive help for others.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative and display leadership skills.
• Ensure safety policies are practiced by all employees.
• Follow all written procedures.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Understand machinery and processes.
• Operate machinery for high output with quality products.
• Maximize quality while minimizing downtime and waste.
• Ensure proper blends for quality and cost goals.
• Train operators and new employees as needed.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Be present on the production floor to monitor safety and quality.
• Troubleshoot material or machinery issues as they arise.
• Schedule events to minimize downtime.
• Follow SQF and GMP policies.
• Identify safety-related issues affecting productivity
• Utilize training matrix and meet criteria.
• Know materials, processes, quality control, costs and production techniques.
• Know proper operation of all machinery and departmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Composure

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Cooperation

Adaptability/Flexibility

Concern for Others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Extrusion Technician A

To assist Extruder Technicians with the set-up, changeover, and operation of extrusion lines. This position is responsible for accurately reading and understanding production orders and related documentation, assisting with quality monitoring, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, and supporting efficient production operations. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed and to perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent is preferred
• Experience in a "lean manufacturing environment" preferred
• Knowledge of and being able to implement 5S initiatives and maintain this initiative
• Experience in blown film extrusion is preferred
• Must successfully complete operator training and testing
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative and display leadership skills
• Must ensure all safety policies are being practiced by all employees
• Follow all written procedures
• Must maintain a good attendance record
• Demonstrate knowledge of all machinery and the processes
• Demonstrate the ability to operate machinery at maximum output while achieving top quality product
• Demonstrate the ability to operate all machinery efficiently in order to maximize quality products and minimize downtime and waste
• Must ensure that proper blends are being used, to ensure quality and cost initiatives are met
• Must be able to work well with others and show initiative to train operators and new employees to perform their duties and the responsibilities of an operator in the event of absence
• Must complete all paperwork with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Must be visibly on the production floor to ensure safety and quality
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot material issues related to blender or resin issues
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot possible machinery issues to ensure safety/quality and productivity
• Demonstrate the ability to properly schedule events to minimize downtime
• Must ensure that SQF and GMP policies are being followed
• Must be able to identify possible issues that are safety-related or could lead to possible loss of productivity
• Must utilize training matrix and successfully meet all criteria
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing
• Knowledge of proper operation of all machinery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of all working departments in the manufacturing facility

Core Competencies & Behavioral Expectations:

• Leadership - demonstrate initiative and a willingness to take responsibility, provide direction, and contribute ideas and solutions when appropriate
• Dependability - demonstrates reliability, accountability, and responsibility by fulfilling assigned duties and commitments in a timely and consistent manner
• Composure - maintain a calm, professional demeanor and exercise sound judgement when dealing with challenging or difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance - remain calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure situations and respond appropriately to constructive feedback and changing priorities.
• Attention to Detail - demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and care when completing work tasks, following procedures, and maintaining quality standards.
• Integrity - demonstrate honesty, ethical behavior, and accountability in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Cooperation - work effectively and respectfully with others, contributing to a positive team environment, and maintain a cooperative and professional attitude
• Adaptability/Flexibility - demonstrate openness to change and the ability to adjust effectively to varying work assignments, priorities, schedules, and workplace conditions
• Concern for Others - demonstrate respect, consideration, and awareness of the needs and perspectives of coworkers and others, while providing assistance and support when appropriate

Work Environment Conditions Subjected to In This Position:

• Ability to work in an environment that is extremely hot, humid, in the summer months, and cold in the winter months.

Physical Activity Required for This Position:

• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hands together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, lift, manipulate or assemble objects frequently.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand and change positions frequently over an eight-hour period.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs frequently.
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.