Operator (TFE Extruder)-3rd Shift

Zeus Industrial Products; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Industrial Products, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is seeking a TFE Operator responsible for machine operation including troubleshooting and quality of material. The ideal candidate will monitor the extruder with minimal downtime and ensure proper tooling installation.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with the ability to follow instructions and perform visual inspections. This is a full-time position requiring attendance and punctuality to meet production objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install proper tooling, load, run and monitor extruder.
• Make pre-forms out of resin as specified on order card.
• Measure and maintain correct wall thickness of tubing.

Skills

Ability to adapt to different situations

Basic mathematical skills

Visual inspection skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The TFE Operator will be responsible for machine operation. This would include troubleshooting, documentation, and quality of material.

Responsibilities

• Install proper tooling, load, run and monitor extruder with minimum downtime.
• Make pre-forms out of resin as specified on order card.
• Measure and maintain correct wall thickness of tubing.
• Operator only runs one machine.
• Keep tooling and machines in good working condition.
• Polish and straighten tooling on lathe.
• Keep work area clean and free of debris.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain good communications within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to carry out oral and written instructions along with the ability to adapt to different situations
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively; push/ pull approximately 11lbs., walk up and down stairs.
• The employee must have the ability to perform inspection functions such as visual inspection to detect cosmetic defects and color differentiation of products.
• Must have basic mathematical skills including addition subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals. Must be able to read and write legibly.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Any unscheduled absence or tardy will have a negative impact on our ability to meet our production objectives.
• Physical aspects of the job are defined on the Physical Demands Analysis located in HR
• Must Meet WorkKeys/WIN Requirements (Level 3 for Reading & Level 4 for Math)

Job Info

• Job Identification 2099
• Job Category Production / Manufacturing Operations
• Posting Date 05/19/2026, 07:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time