Extrusion Technician | Press Operator (Hands-on Production)

Colonial Group; Bluffton (IN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Bluffton, IN, is seeking a Press Operator - Level 1 (Extrusion Technician B) to manufacture extruded products and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards during each shift.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and 1–3 years in manufacturing. The role involves hand-tools, packing, record-keeping, and occasional overtime to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel.
• Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel.
• Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning.
• Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Processing finished products.
• Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic.
• Assemble and packaging.
• Proper use of hand tools
• Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime,
• Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter.
• Basic understanding of types of plastics.
• Assistance in training new employees.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical abilities

Effective communication

English proficiency

Attendance reliability

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Clear Destination Inc. in Bluffton, IN, is seeking a Press Operator - Level 1 (Extrusion Technician B) to manufacture extruded products and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards during each shift.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and 1–3 years in manufacturing. The role involves hand-tools, packing, record-keeping, and occasional overtime to meet production goals.