Fine Tuning Set Up Operator

VEKA - North America; Fombell (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Generous PTO plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

VEKA - North America is seeking an extrusion technician to support test runs, tooling setup, and documentation of results. The role involves preparing extrusion lines, conducting test cycles, and ensuring clean, organized work areas.

The candidate will handle assembly/disassembly of tooling, polish dies, and maintain strict adherence to quality and safety standards. Experience with extrusion processes is a plus; a strong team attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Experience with extrusion tooling or manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up extruders, downstreams, and components.
• Perform accurate test runs and document results.
• Remove and assemble/disassemble extrusion tooling.
• Polish extrusion dies and maintain housekeeping.
• Support ongoing production as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Teamwork & dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training/experience preferred

Job description

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing test runs involving extrusion tools & dies, collecting samples, and documenting results.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for a complete set up concerning extruders, downstreams and components
• Responsible for performing accurate test runs
• Removes all extrusion tooling from extrusion line
• Documents results on run sheet and/or process card
• Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of extrusion tooling
• Polishes extrusion dies
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Aptitude for mechanical processes
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good documenting skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities through excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Accountability, assertiveness, dependability, a team-oriented mindset, and responsiveness are all critical attributes that are essential for success in this role.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent, Vocational School and/or experience preferred

Focused on a family friendly business culture, VEKA provides a good work-life balance with a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits

Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, profit sharing, generous PTO plan, disability, and life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.

• health
• dental
• vision insurance
• profit sharing
• generous PTO plan
• disability
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

VEKA offers opportunities for career growth and supports your professional development aligned with our Mission We Care, We Act, We Grow.