Operator I Extruder - 2nd Shift

Mativ; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

PPE provided

Job summary

Mativ is seeking an extrusion line operator in Virginia to efficiently run and troubleshoot the extrusion line, perform setup and startup, and ensure product meets specifications. The shift is 4pm–12am with potential overtime as needed.

You will use calipers, micrometers, and rulers, read schedules, and maintain data accuracy. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, basic computer skills, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient with calipers, micrometers and rulers.
• Able to read metric and US customary systems.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Basic computer skills and math.
• Read and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Set up extrusion line according to schedule and BOM/SOC.
• Start up extrusion machine and verify product in spec.
• Perform QC tests and data entry.
• Troubleshoot process and package product per instructions.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and store tooling after use.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Rulers

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Reading English

Tools

Forklift Certification

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 4pm-12am. 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:
• Select proper tooling
• Install Tooling
• 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:

• 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 ¼”
  • 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.