Silicone Extrusion Technician - 12-Hour Shifts

NewAge Industries; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NewAge Industries in Southampton Township, PA is seeking a Silicone Extrusion Operator to support daily production in the Silicone Department. You will follow the daily schedule and learn machine safety, setup, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, measuring silicone tubing (ID/OD/wall thickness) with rulers, calipers, and gauges, plus recording run sheet information and maintaining cleanroom logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; basic math and English comprehension tested.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and document information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Uses daily schedule to determine production requirements.
• Learn machine safety, setup, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.
• Develop ability to measure silicone tubing: ID, OD, wall thickness.
• Measure using rulers, tapes, dial calipers, wall thickness gauges, and ultrasonic thickness gauges.
• Mix 50-60 lbs of silicone rubber on a two-roll mill and work on ladders during startup as needed.
• Record accurate lot information and follow documentation rules; apply FIFO for raw materials.
• Collaborate with other departments daily and maintain cleanroom logging.

Skills

Math basics

Reading comprehension

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ruler

Tape measure

Dial calipers

Wall thickness gauge

Ultrasonic thickness gauge

Job description

NewAge Industries in Southampton Township, PA is seeking a Silicone Extrusion Operator to support daily production in the Silicone Department. You will follow the daily schedule and learn machine safety, setup, shutdown, and operating procedures in platinum and peroxide extrusion rooms.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, measuring silicone tubing (ID/OD/wall thickness) with rulers, calipers, and gauges, plus recording run sheet information and maintaining cleanroom logs.