Pultrusion Technician

Aurora Technologies; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Aurora Technologies in Grand Haven, Michigan, is seeking a Pultrusion Technician to operate and maintain production machinery. The technician will adhere to safety protocols and collaborate with the team to ensure production goals are met.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and strong attention to detail. The position involves working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and heavy machinery.

Shifts available include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with competitive starting pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail to monitor manufacturing processes.
• Ability to operate and maintain mechanical or computer-controlled machinery.
• Stand or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow strict safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Prepare and operate pultrusion machinery for production runs.
• Record production data and maintenance logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical skills

Mathematical skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training or vocational certification in machinery operation

Job description

Pultrusion Technician

Polyply Composites LLC is an industry leader in compression molding sheet, custom molding & pultrusion of thermoset plastics. Our mission is to serve our customers beyond their expectations.

Join our team and earn a $500 sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow strict safety protocols, maintain a clean work environment, and ensure adherence to OSHA or company safety standards.
• Support 6S, lean, and continuous improvement initiatives by completing cleaning activities and keeping areas organized for the next team.
• Collaborate with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments to ensure production goals are met.
• Prepare and operate pultrusion machinery for production runs, aligning parts, confirming settings, and feeding raw materials. Adjust machine settings such as speed or temperature to meet specifications.
• Continuously monitor machine performance, inspect parts for accuracy, and make minor adjustments to maintain dimensional and quality standards. Inspect every part for defects.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with maintenance technicians for repairs.
• Record production data, maintenance logs, and quality reports to support process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail: the ability to monitor and react to subtle changes within manufacturing processes.
• Team player: works collaboratively with peers and cooperates effectively.
• Problem-solving: uses critical thinking to identify and resolve improvement opportunities.
• Communication: reports issues, collaborates, and follows instructions.
• Technical skills: ability to operate and maintain mechanical or computer-controlled machinery, including automated systems or PLCs preferred.
• Mathematical skills: computes rates, ratios, percentages, and interprets production documents and specifications.
• Physical stamina: stands or walks for extended periods and can lift 50 lbs. as required.

Work Environment

Industrial operations manufacturing fiberglass-reinforced thermoset polyester products. Pultrusion technicians work with fiberglass rovings, fiberglass mats, and polyester resins cured under heat and pressure. The role involves shift work, overtime, and exposure to noise or heavy machinery. Operators must maintain situational awareness and always adhere to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training or vocational certification in machinery operation preferred.
• Experience with industrial machinery and/or standards preferred.
• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.

Reporting Structure

Pultrusion technicians report to the Team Lead or Production Supervisor and may work as part of a team to ensure production efficiency and quality.

Schedules

• 1st Shift, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
• 2nd Shift, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday – Friday
• 3rd Shift, 11:00 pm – 7:30 am, Monday – Friday
• Starting pay rate is commensurate with experience.