Machine Operator I (2nd Shift)

Americhem; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Uniforms

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) match

Life Insurance

PTO benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Americhem in Concord, NC is hiring a Machine Operator I for the 2nd shift (extrusion). You will set up, operate, and tend extrusion machines to process a variety of compounds, following safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of manufacturing experience. You’ll benefit from uniforms, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing/production experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate extrusion equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend extrusion machines to process products.
• Follow safety procedures to protect self and others and improve safety.
• Assist with color mixing and material handling for production.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain production documentation and ensure quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tow motor/forklift experience

Dependable

Math & analytics

Safety minded

Extrusion equipment operation

Preventative maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Machine Operator I (2nd Shift)

Operations Concord, NC, US

Extrusion - 2nd shift

Monday to Friday 3pm to 11pm

Free Uniforms!

Medical, Dental, Vision - 30 days to the first of the month

Company paid STD, LTD, Life, AD&D after 90 days

401(k) - dollar for dollar match on the first 3%, then 50% match on the next 2%

We are actively hiring Machine Operators to join our team at our Concord, NC plant. Americhem is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our production operators specialize in setting up, operating, and tending extruding machines to process a variety of products that our customers use to manufacture a vast array of finished products.

Machine Operator Requirements/ Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production strongly preferred.

Machine Operator Knowledge and Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot
• Tow motor/forklift experience
• Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated
  Solid math and analytic skills
• Holds safety in highest regard by making good safety decisions, following safety procedures, watching out for the safety of self and others, contributing to safety improvements and participating in safety programs
• Produce compound samples according to specifications by using production equipment, devices and instruments (extruders, scales, feeders, classifiers, pelletizers, dies, visual display units, dials, and calibrators)
• Keeps machinery and mechanical equipment operational by performing preventative maintenance tasks on machine and equipment
• The Operator adds color mix to the feeder by using a tow motor/forklift to lift the color pot up to the platform, and setting it in the proper slot.
• Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental Insurance
• 120 hours of PTO
• 10 Paid holidays
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Generous 401k match with no vesting period

Safety Compliance

The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications.