Impactful Extrusion Line Operator — Production Associate

PPG Industries, Inc; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is hiring a Production Associate, Extrusion Line Operator in Thomasville, NC. The successful candidate will support extrusion line operations to ensure a quality product is available for customers, with responsibilities including material stacking, line startup/shutdown, and regular maintenance.

This role requires reading, writing, and speaking English for training and safety, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work an 8-hour shift plus overtime.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment
• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment, preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English for training/safety purposes
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift and overtime as needed
• Must be willing to take on new assignments/job tasks as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Stack material from line onto pallet.
• Maintaining production equipment elements like start-up, operation, changeover, shutdown and preventative maintenance.
• Equipment may include extrusion line equipment, tools and/or dies.
• Perform visual quality checks of materials and purge imperfections while stacking.
• Obtain can samples (can/sheet) and present to Quality Control lab for testing.
• Assist with start-ups and shutdowns on the extrusion line.
• Assist wherever is needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work with limited supervise

Continuous improvement mindset

Plant/manufacturing experience

English literacy for safety

8-hour shift and overtime

Adaptability to new tasks

Manual lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc is hiring a Production Associate, Extrusion Line Operator in Thomasville, NC. The successful candidate will support extrusion line operations to ensure a quality product is available for customers, with responsibilities including material stacking, line startup/shutdown, and regular maintenance.

This role requires reading, writing, and speaking English for training and safety, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work an 8-hour shift plus overtime.