Extrusion Technician I

PLASKOLITE, LLC; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $3,000

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Attendance bonus $1,000

Job summary

PLASKOLITE, LLC in Zanesville, OH is hiring an Extrusion Technician I to operate the extrusion line, remove parts, inspect quality, and assist with packaging to ensure efficient production.

You will work a 12-hour shift on-site with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork, gaining hands-on manufacturing experience in a fast-paced facility.

This position includes a limited-time bonus opportunity and a path for growth within a leading plastics manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• 0-1 years of work experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Remove and handle extruded plastic safely from the extrusion line.
• Stack finished parts onto pallets with proper alignment.
• Inspect for quality and communicate defects to supervisor.
• Assist in packaging by applying interleaving materials, wrapping pallets, and labeling.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Continuous improvement

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on September 23, 2026

Locations

• Zanesville, OH, USA
  
• On-site
• DIRECT LABOR
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: EXTRU001229

Description

Job Title: Extrusion Technician I

Department: Operations

Reports To: Extrusion Supervisor

FLSA Status: ☐ Exempt X Non-Exempt

Job Type: X Full-Time ☐ Part-Time ☐ Temporary ☐ Intern

Location: Zanesville, OH

Pay/Wage Type: Hourly

Work Hours:Full Time, 12-Hour Shift 2-2-3 Schedule

LIMITED-TIME $3,000 BONUS OPPORTUNITY!

Start your career with us and earnup to $3,000 in bonus opportunities!

$2,000 Standard Sign-On Bonus

• $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment
• $1,000 paid after 12 months of employment

PLUS — Earn an Additional $1,000!

• Maintain perfect attendance during your first 90 days and earn an additional $1,000 Perfect Attendance Bonus.

Total Bonus Opportunity: Up to $3,000

Job Summary

The Extrusion Technician I is responsible for safely removing extruded plastic parts from the extrusion line, visually inspecting material for quality, and stacking finished sheets onto pallets in accordance with standard operating procedures. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality and production efficiency by assisting with the final packaging of pallets for shipment or storage.

Key duties include aligning sheet stacks accurately, applying protective interleaving materials if required, wrapping and banding pallets, and ensuring accurate labeling. The Extrusion Technician collaborates closely with Extrusion Leads to support continuous operation and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove and Handle Plastic: Safely remove extruded plastic from the extrusion line, ensuring parts are handled without damage or contamination.
• Stack Material: Neatly stack finished parts onto pallets, aligning them properly to maintain product integrity and support efficient packaging.
• Inspect for Quality: Perform visual checks for defects such as scratches, contamination, or dimensional issues, and communicate issues to the Extrusion Lead or supervisor.
• Assist in Packaging: Support the packaging process by placing interleaving materials (if applicable), banding and wrapping pallets, and applying correct labels.
• Maintain Work Area: Keep extrusion and packaging areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards in alignment with safety protocols.

Properly handles nonconforming materials.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• 0-1 years of work experience
• Basic Math Skills, required

Skills and Competencies:

• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Integrity
• Oral Communication
• Teamwork

ABOUT PLASKOLITE PLASKOLITE is a global leader inmanufacturingofengineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting,signsand point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe,Plaskolitedelivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the worldthroughlong-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. -------------------------------------------------- PLASKOLITEis committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals whereappropriate toallow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

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