Precision Plastics Extrusion Technician

IPS Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation in Fontana, CA is seeking an Extrusion Technician to set up, operate, and monitor plastics extrusion machinery, ensuring high-quality output and safety. You will perform quality inspections with calipers and micrometers, maintain production logs, and assist with fabrication and secondary molding processes as needed.

Lean manufacturing principles guide daily tasks while PLC-controlled operations are common.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating plastics extrusion machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with familiarity in machining processes such as CNC lathe work and fabrication techniques.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, press brake machines, CNC equipment, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of blow molding and injection molding is desirable.
• Warehouse experience with forklift handling is a plus.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust plastics extrusion machinery to produce consistent, high-quality extruded products.
• Monitor machine operations using PLCs and other control systems, making real-time adjustments as needed.
• Conduct quality inspections using calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance on extrusion equipment, including press brakes and CNC machines.
• Handle materials safely using forklifts and proper materials handling techniques.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, and secondary molding processes when required.
• Maintain detailed production logs and shift reports to ensure traceability and compliance.

Skills

Extrusion Machinery

PLC Controls

Measurement Tools

Maintenance

Safety Consciousness

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

CNC Equipment

Press Brake

Forklifts

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

IPS Corporation in Fontana, CA is seeking an Extrusion Technician to set up, operate, and monitor plastics extrusion machinery, ensuring high-quality output and safety. You will perform quality inspections with calipers and micrometers, maintain production logs, and assist with fabrication and secondary molding processes as needed.

Lean manufacturing principles guide daily tasks while PLC-controlled operations are common.