Operator I Extruder - 1st Shift

Conwed; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking an extrusion line operator to efficiently and safely run the extrusion line, including setup, startup, and troubleshooting. The role involves following schedules, reading BOM/SOC, and ensuring product quality. Overtime may be required, with a shift that runs 4pm–8am and a $1 per hour differential.

This position emphasizes safety and compliant production processes. The candidate should be able to handle lifting up to 75 pounds, read metric and US customary measurements, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Read and understand Metric and US Customary measurements.
• Able to read ruler measurements to the nearest unit.
• Able to convert measurements between metric and US units.
• Lift up to 75 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Read and comprehend English.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion line according to schedule.
• Read and understand the schedule, BOM, and SOC.
• Select proper tooling.
• Install tooling.
• Insure correct resin.
• Start up extrusion machine according to schedule.
• Position controls to SOC.
• Activate extrusion and miscellaneous drives.
• Test initial product; adjust as needed.
• Verify product is in spec.
• Package product per packaging instructions.
• Troubleshoot the process.
• Perform QC test per SOC.
• Store finished product per instructions.
• Validate Process is in Control.
• Enter data in Data Collection.
• Clean and return to stock all used tooling.
• Adhere to Food Safety Regulations as applicable.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Rulers

Reading measurements (Metric/US)

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Reading English

Forklift Certification (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

DESCRIPTION: Efficiently and safely perform the duties of operating an extrusion line machine, including setup, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous operation of equipment. Shift schedule is 8AM-4PM. Must be willing and available to work overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to set-up the extrusion line according to schedule.
  • Read and understand the schedule, BOM, and SOC.
  • Be able to perform all functions of the setup including:

1. Select proper tooling
2. Install Tooling
3. Insure correct resin

• Ability to start up the extrusion machine according to schedule.
  • Position all controls to SOC.
  • Activate Extruder and miscellaneous drives.
  • Test initial product.
  • Make necessary adjustments.
  • Verify product is in spec.
  • Package product in accordance with the packaging instructions.
  • Troubleshoot the process.
  • Perform QC test per SOC.
  • Store finished product per instructions.
  • Validate Process is in Control.
  • Correctly Enters Data in Data Collection.
  • Clean and return to stock all used tooling.
  • Adhere to Food Safety Regulations as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivelent
• Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
• Read & understand the Metric & English (US Customary) measuring system.
  • Able to read ruler measurement to nearest "
  • Able to convert measurements from one system to another.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Read and comprehend English

Preferred

• Forklift Certification preferred.

Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Protective Gloves, when performing certain tasks

• Hearing Protection, when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

This position has an hourly base wage of $19.56 an hour and hours worked between 4pm-8am are eligible for a $1 per hours shift differential.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.