Machine Operator - Extrusion (Sun-Tues night shift,3x12hrs)

Samtec; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-day compressed work week with full‑t

5% 401(k) match

7% 401(k) profit sharing contribution

paid Holidays

Vacation/PTO

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Tuition Assistance for engineering

Annual bonus

Job summary

Samtec in Wilsonville, OR is seeking a night shift Machine Operator for extrusion. The role involves operating equipment, following established processes, and maintaining quality. Shift is Sunday–Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM with a 75-cent per hour night differential.

Training is provided and full benefits are offered after a 3-day compressed work week. The plant emphasizes hands-on problem solving and manufacturing precision.

Qualifications

• Good computer entry skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand job specifications, schematics, shop orders, read prints, operating instructions, perform basic math calculations, basic statistics interpretation, identify basic functional problems, take corrective action, and interface with supervisors and engineers to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run jobs for customer orders.
• Maintain a high level of quality and on-time delivery standards.
• Manage job inventory per established methods and procedures.
• Complete and maintain the required paperwork.
• Enter Maintenance Requests on a computer when machine issues are identified.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (tools and tooling in designated bin), clean equipment, floor swept, and garbage emptied.

Skills

Good computer entry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certificate

Job description

Machine Operator - Extrusion (Sun-Tues night shift,3x12hrs)

OperationsWilsonville,Oregon

Have you enjoyed working in electronics or detailed light manufacturing? Samtec is seeking a night Shift MACHINE OPERATOR with some similar manufacturing experience. Pay is $22.00/hr to start and night shift has 75 cent per hour differential as well. Training is provided. This position is located in our Wilsonville, OR cable production plant. Shifts are set schedules 12 hours, 3 days per week with full benefits. Currently there is a night Shift opening on Sunday-Tuesday, 5:00PM to 5:00AM. Flexibility is important. Training may be on a different shift during days. On the job training provided, with a people-centric culture. Samtec has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a Top 15 Best US Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production and is rated as a service leader in the Electronic Interconnect industry. We are looking for a person who enjoys using their hands, solving problems, and learning new things to operate equipment and tooling.

Benefits

• 3-day compressed work week with full-time benefits!
• 5% 401(k) match
• 7% 401(k) profit sharing contribution
• paid Holidays
• Vacation/PTO
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance for engineering degrees
• Annual bonus

Required Experience

• Good computer entry skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Ability to read and understand job specifications, schematics, shop orders, read prints, operating instructions, perform basic math calculations, basic statistics interpretation, identify basic functional problems, take corrective action, and interface with supervisors and engineers to solve problems.
• Experience with cable manufacturing processes is a plus.
• For Extrusion - Follow the approved processes related to:
  • Set up and run extruder jobs for customer orders.
  • Work with high temperature machine/parts up to 1000˚F
  • Manage job inventory per established methods and procedures.
  • Follow the approved processes related to:
    • Machine manufacturing
    • Tooling
    • Resin type and color mix
    • Extruder running temperatures
    • Line speed
    • Line peripheral settings
    • Reel quantities
    • Labeling
    • Recipe used for cable measurements
    • Product usage and inventory issues
    • Other special instructions

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical degree or certificate is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Set up and run jobs for customer orders.
• Maintain a high level of quality and on‑time delivery standards.
• Manage job inventory per established methods and procedures.
• Complete and maintain the required paperwork.
• Enter Maintenance Requests on a computer when machine issues are identified.
• For Extrusion - Follow the approved processes related to:
  • Set up and run extruder jobs for customer orders.
  • Work with high temperature machine/parts up to 1000˚F
  • Manage job inventory per established methods and procedures.
  • Follow the approved processes related to:
    • Machine manufacturing
    • Tooling
    • Resin type and color mix
    • Extruder running temperatures
    • Line speed
    • Line peripheral settings
    • Reel quantities
    • Labeling
    • Recipe used for cable measurements
    • Product usage and inventory issues
    • Other special instructions
• Understand and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area (tools and tooling in designated bin), clean equipment, floor swept, and garbage emptied.

The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.