Extrusion Technician — Build Sustainable Water Solutions

Veolia Water Technologies; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Starting Day 1)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

FSA/HSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies seeks an Extrusion Machine Operator to operate and maintain extrusion equipment for polypropylene pellets, ensuring high yields and uptime. You will troubleshoot, perform minor repairs, and follow safety guidelines to support water treatment solutions worldwide.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and training other operators, with opportunities to participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with setup, troubleshooting, and operation of automated machines.
• Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety program is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain extrusion equipment for polypropylene pellets.
• Follow safety guidelines and participate in safety activities.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machines per product specs.
• Inspect materials and products for quality control.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Keep records and communicate technical issues.
• Assist in training other operators.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Policy comprehension

Lean manufacturing

Setup and troubleshooting

Google/Excel skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree relevant field

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Excel

Job description

Veolia Water Technologies seeks an Extrusion Machine Operator to operate and maintain extrusion equipment for polypropylene pellets, ensuring high yields and uptime. You will troubleshoot, perform minor repairs, and follow safety guidelines to support water treatment solutions worldwide.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and training other operators, with opportunities to participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.