Plastic Extrusion Operator: Rotating Shifts, Growth Path

Laborup

Morristown (TN)

On-site

USD 54,443,000 - 57,308,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Laborup in Morristown, TN is hiring Extrusion Operators to run and maintain plastic extrusion lines from startup to finished product. You will operate extruders and downstream equipment, perform quality checks, adjust processes, and coordinate with maintenance when issues arise.

This role offers 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule with overtime built-in. A high school diploma and 1+ year of extrusion experience are required, along with basic measuring tool proficiency and mechanical

Qualifications

1+ year of experience with plastic extrusion equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic production equipment issues.
Ability to read and understand product specifications and work instructions.
Experience using measuring instruments such as tape measures and calipers.

Responsibilities

Operate extrusion line equipment (extruders, downstream equipment, pullers, saws).
Setup & startup: prepare extrusion lines, verify setup, and follow startup/shutdown procedures.
Make process adjustments to color, length, tooling position, and other variables to stay within spec.
Perform routine quality checks using tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and color meters.
Troubleshoot equipment/quality/process issues and coordinate with maintenance, tooling, and production leadership.
Document production, quality, scrap, labeling, and equipment records accurately.