Plastic Extrusion Specialist

Sunrise Plastic Enterprise; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Plastic Enterprise is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to safely run plastic extrusion and pelletizing lines, monitor temperatures and pressures, and ensure product quality per specifications.

You will adjust equipment, verify materials, sample products, coordinate tests with Quality Control, and maintain accurate production records and clean work areas.

The role requires safety focus and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous extrusion, plastics, recycling, manufacturing, or machine-operation experience preferred.
• Ability to understand basic machine controls, measurements, instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely start, operate, monitor, adjust, and shut down extrusion and pelletizing equipment.
• Review production orders, material specifications, work instructions, and shift priorities.
• Verify that the correct raw materials, additives, colorants, and regrind materials are used.
• Inspect materials for contamination, moisture, incorrect labeling, or other quality concerns before processing.
• Monitor extrusion temperatures, pressures, screw speed, amperage, feed rates, cooling systems, vacuum systems, screens, and pelletizer performance.
• Adjust operating settings within approved parameters to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Perform screen changes, die cleaning, line changeovers, purging, and equipment setup according to procedures.
• Monitor pellets for proper size, color, consistency, moisture, contamination, and appearance.
• Record production totals, downtime, scrap, quality results, equipment settings, and material usage accurately.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, unusual noises, temperature or pressure changes, leaks, contamination, and safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around the extruder and pelletizer.
• Complete shift handoffs by communicating machine conditions and status.

Skills

extrusion experience

safety awareness

basic math

problem solving

team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Extrusion equipment operation

Job description

Sunrise Plastic Enterprise is seeking an experienced Extruder Operator to safely run plastic extrusion and pelletizing lines, monitor temperatures and pressures, and ensure product quality per specifications.

You will adjust equipment, verify materials, sample products, coordinate tests with Quality Control, and maintain accurate production records and clean work areas.

The role requires safety focus and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, or holidays.