Press Operator (Extrusion Technician) Bluffton, IN

Colonial Group; Bluffton (IN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Bluffton, IN, is seeking a Press Operator - Level 1 (Extrusion Technician B) to manufacture extruded products and maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards during each shift.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, English proficiency, and 1–3 years in manufacturing. The role involves hand-tools, packing, record-keeping, and occasional overtime to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel.
• Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel.
• Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning.
• Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Processing finished products.
• Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic.
• Assemble and packaging.
• Proper use of hand tools
• Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime,
• Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter.
• Basic understanding of types of plastics.
• Assistance in training new employees.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical abilities

Effective communication

English proficiency

Attendance reliability

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

TITLE: Press Operator - Level 1 (Extrusion Technician B)

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Extrusion Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and ensure production standards are met relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel.
• Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel.
• Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning.
• Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processing finished products.
• Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic.
• Assemble and packaging.
• Proper use of hand tools
• Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime,
• Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter.
• Basic understanding of types of plastics.
• Assistance in training new employees.
• All other duties assigned.

TRAINING:

• Each employee will work with Shift Trainer for on-the-job training

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Hand tools to include – snap blade, rasper, clippers, putty knife, swivel knife
• High Pressure and Structural Foam Presses

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Must be able to stand for 12 hours a day
• Able to lift, bend, push, pull and reach up to 50 pounds throughout shift

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Inspect and classify rejected and approved parts.