Night Shift Extruder Operator – Precise & Safe Production

Pro Resources Staffing Services; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Resources Staffing Services seeks a 3rd Shift Extruder Utility Operator in Indiana. The role operates and maintains extrusion equipment, performs changeovers, loads materials, and monitors quality. You will work 10:00PM–6:00AM, report 15 minutes prior and stay 15 minutes after changeover, with safety PPE required.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, trimming material flow, quality checks, and paperwork. Overtime may be required; crane training is part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read production specs and work orders.
• Team-oriented with good communication.
• Must complete crane training and certification in-plant.
• Overtime availability and flexible scheduling when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment.
• Perform machine changeovers, startups, and die changes/gapping.
• Load and thread raw materials and monitor material flow.
• Adjust machine settings such as temperatures, speeds, feed rates, and tooling.
• Operate conveyors, feed rolls, ovens, pumps, and related equipment.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor coating thickness, appearance, dimensions, and overall product quality.
• Identify defects and make adjustments when necessary.
• Monitor raw material rolls and perform splices to maintain continuous production.
• Complete production paperwork and record downtime and material information.
• Perform routine maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; follow PPE guidelines.
• Rotate between different positions within the production cell.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Willingness to learn

Crane training

Job description

Pro Resources Staffing Services seeks a 3rd Shift Extruder Utility Operator in Indiana. The role operates and maintains extrusion equipment, performs changeovers, loads materials, and monitors quality. You will work 10:00PM–6:00AM, report 15 minutes prior and stay 15 minutes after changeover, with safety PPE required.

Responsibilities include setting up machinery, trimming material flow, quality checks, and paperwork. Overtime may be required; crane training is part of the onboarding process.