Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator Trainee- 2nd Shift

Cardinal Systems, Inc.; Schuylkill Haven (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

PTO & holidays

Parental Leave

Disability & Life Insurance

Safe working environment

Job summary

Cardinal Systems Inc. is seeking a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (3:45 PM - 12:00 AM, Monday - Friday). You will operate and maintain extrusion machinery for plastic hoses, deck drains, and other products, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Forklift certification and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required, along with reading production prints and following SOPs. The company offers a strong benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401k matching, generous PTO,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and read production prints.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machinery to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality.
• Monitor materials, tooling, and process parameters for consistency.
• Perform quality checks on extruded parts and document results.
• Maintain clean and organized work area and follow SOPs.
• Read prints/documents and report any deviations immediately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality control

Print reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Are you ready to dive into a new career?

WE MANUFACTURE FUN!!

Cardinal Systems Inc. is one of the nation's largest technologically advanced manufacturers of galvanized steel walls for in-ground swimming pools. In addition to steel walls, we manufacture steel steps and benches, aluminum coping, liner track, deck drains, liner bead and other custom fabrications.

As a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator, you are an integral part of our organization. Responsible for operating and maintaining machines that extrude or draw out plastic hoses, deck drain, and other custom plastic products. Every employee is responsible for quality control; you help us make the best products in the industry.

Essential Functions of a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator:

• Successfully completes forklift training and obtains certification
• Provide the safest possible workplace by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting, and acting upon any incidents or unsafe conditions
• Become familiar with operation of less advanced manual and automated machinery
• Basic understanding of process and flow of the department
• Operate machines at a rate which will meet scheduled production requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Understanding of company's work instructions, production standards, safety procedures, quality standards, and SOP's
• Learn basic Global Shop procedures (clocking in & out of jobs, daily production & material transfers, checking inventory status, and completing daily tasks)
• Develop an understanding of product knowledge to perform quality checks on parts
• Learn how to knowledgably read prints/documents
• Learn how to complete production and quality data sheets with accuracy

Qualifications for a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating a forklift preferred/ the ability to obtain certification
• Will be required to climb, lift, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently
• Ability to work at a steady and consistent pace

2nd Shift 3:45 PM - 12:00 AM (Monday - Friday)

Here's how OUR family takes care of YOUR family:

• Top-notch Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Competitive additional benefits package including 401k matching
• Generous PTO & 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Mothers, Fathers, & Adopting Parents)
• Fully Paid Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Working Conditions

Cardinal Systems Inc. is a family owned, family-oriented employer that has made employee safety the top priority for over 45 years. Through three generations of family ownership and operation, we continually reinvest in our business to stay on the forefront in quality, service, design, and innovation. Cardinal Systems, Inc. makes it a priority to provide a healthy and safe work environment for its employees.