Lead Extrusion Operator

TekniPlex; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator/Assistant to join a manufacturing team dedicated to safe, high-quality film and laminating production.

You will support the extrusion line, direct crew activities, monitor product quality, process parameters, and assist maintenance with routine repairs. A background in reading and math, and GMP/JSA safety practices, is preferred. This role offers stable full-time hours in a dynamic, global company.

Qualifications

• Reading and math proficiency demonstrated.
• IVO certification training completed.
• JSA reading completed.
• GMP knowledge and practices.
• Experience as extruder helper/assistant; able to direct a crew.
• Capable of interpreting lab data and adjusting processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew activities and supervise tasks.
• Monitor product quality and process parameters.
• Disassemble and clean extrusion die as needed.
• Changeover machine and set up appropriate web path.
• Assist maintenance with routine machine repairs.
• Interpret lab data and adjust processing parameters.

Skills

Extruder operation basics

Crew leadership

Quality monitoring

Education

Reading & Math

IVO certification

JSA reading

GMP knowledge

Experience as extruder helper/assistant

Tools

Mainframe

Lotus Notes

Job description

TekniPlex in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator/Assistant to join a manufacturing team dedicated to safe, high-quality film and laminating production.

You will support the extrusion line, direct crew activities, monitor product quality, process parameters, and assist maintenance with routine repairs. A background in reading and math, and GMP/JSA safety practices, is preferred. This role offers stable full-time hours in a dynamic, global company.