Extrusion Technician: Precision Plastics Operator

IPS Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation is seeking an Extrusion Technician in Fontana, CA. You will operate and monitor extrusion machinery, ensuring efficient production and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, CNC equipment, and related fabrication tools, along with strong mechanical knowledge and attention to detail. On-site shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating plastics extrusion machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with machining experience (CNC lathe, fabrication).
• Hands-on with PLCs, press brakes, CNC equipment, and hand tools.
• Familiarity with blow molding or injection molding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust extrusion machinery to produce consistent, high-quality extruded products.
• Monitor machine operations using PLCs and other control systems; make real-time adjustments.
• Conduct quality inspections using calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions and specs.
• Perform routine maintenance on extrusion equipment and related fabrication tools.
• Maintain production logs, shift reports, and quality documentation for traceability.

Skills

Extrusion operations

Quality inspection

Mechanical knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Tools

PLCs

CNC machines

Forklifts

Job description

IPS Corporation is seeking an Extrusion Technician in Fontana, CA. You will operate and monitor extrusion machinery, ensuring efficient production and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, CNC equipment, and related fabrication tools, along with strong mechanical knowledge and attention to detail. On-site shift from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.