Senior Plastic Extrusion Tech — Lead Quality & Process

IPS Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation in Fontana, CA is seeking a Sr. Plastic Extrusion Technician to operate and monitor extrusion lines, ensuring high-quality profiles, tubing, or sheet. This hands-on role focuses on process control, team collaboration, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years of extrusion experience, reads process sheets and drawings, and performs routine maintenance, data logging, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Operates extrusion lines and monitors melt temp, screw speed, haul-off, cooling, and dimensions.
• Reads process sheets, work instructions, and basic drawings to ensure correct setup and runs.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and basic equipment cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor extrusion processes and optimize process parameters.
• Troubleshoot dimensional variations, surface defects, and die swell; set up and shut down extruders.
• Perform material handling and mix formulations as needed.
• Conduct in-process quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and laser gauges.
• Log production and quality data; assist with continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain clean, safe work area following 5S principles.

Skills

Extrusion operation

Quality inspection

Process optimization

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Associates preferred

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

IPS Corporation in Fontana, CA is seeking a Sr. Plastic Extrusion Technician to operate and monitor extrusion lines, ensuring high-quality profiles, tubing, or sheet. This hands-on role focuses on process control, team collaboration, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years of extrusion experience, reads process sheets and drawings, and performs routine maintenance, data logging, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.