Production Operator - DSG, Canusa

Mattr; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on fitness/shopping/travel

Onsite parking

Job summary

Mattr Corp. is seeking a Production Operator to support multiple manufacturing steps, including spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting. You will set up, run, and monitor equipment to meet customer specs and production targets while ensuring safety and product quality.

The role involves following SOPs, inspecting outputs, and collaborating with maintenance to resolve issues. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read gauges, take measurements, and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills to enter and track data.
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment across spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting.
• Read work orders to determine specs and production needs.
• Load, position, and feed materials for spools and packaging.
• Adjust equipment to maintain quality, efficiency, and control limits.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure quality.
• Follow safety policies and SOPs to maintain a safe workplace.
• Identify equipment issues and work with maintenance to resolve them.
• Mentor new employees and support cross-training.

Skills

Reading gauges

Measurements

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

DSG-Canusa has been developing and producing high-quality heat shrink tubing, cold-applied accessories and heat shrink equipment for over 50 years. Driven by our long-term commitment to the research and development of outstanding materials, products and technologies, our mission is to lead the industry in manufacturing superior heat and cold shrink products that meet CGA, UL and other industry approved certifications. We proudly manufacture in Europe, North America, and China to provide strong regional and global supply chain options for our customers.

Summary

The Production Operator plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by operating, monitoring, and adjusting production equipment to meet customer specifications and production targets. Supporting multiple functional areas—including spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting—this role ensures product quality, safety, and efficiency. By adhering to SOPs, maintaining equipment performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, the Production Operator helps deliver consistent, high-quality output in a dynamic production environment.

• Extrusion Operator -responsible for operating and optimizing extrusion/expansion equipment to ensure consistent production of high-quality products that meet customer specifications. This role is critical in maintaining production efficiency, equipment performance, and product integrity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Cutting Line Operator - ensures accurate cutting and finishing of materials to meet customer specifications and production requirements. This role plays a key part in final product quality by maintaining precision, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards throughout the cutting process.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment across spooling, extrusion/expansion, and cutting processes.

Read and interpret work orders to determine product specifications, material requirements, and production needs.

Load, position, and feed materials while assembling spools and packaging as required.

Adjust equipment as needed to maintain product quality, efficiency, and established control limits.Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Follow all safety policies, procedures, SOPs, and HSE expectations to support an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workplace.

Identify and communicate equipment issues, collaborating with supervisors and maintenance to resolve problems.

Support production needs through cross-training, continuous improvement, and training or mentoring new and junior employees.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required; previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Ability to read gauges, take measurements, calculate differences, and interpret work instructions and safety procedures.

Basic computer skills with the ability to enter and track production data.

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and accurate visual inspection.

Effective communication skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

Work in an industrial environment with moving equipment and moderate to occasionally high noise levels.

Perform prolonged standing and repetitive hand movements, with frequent lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.

Occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch as required to perform job duties.

Why Join Mattr? (USA Hourly)

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

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