Twin-Screw Extrusion Operator: Hands-On Process Expert

TPE Solutions, Inc.; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Signing bonus

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

XPM Plastics Compounding, located in Shirley, MA, is seeking an experienced Twin Screw Extrusion Operator/Technician. You will set up, run, monitor, and troubleshoot co-rotating twin-screw lines to produce high-quality polymer compounds for demanding applications.

The role requires hands-on operation, polymer-processing knowledge, and mechanical aptitude. You will work with engineering and quality to ensure safe, efficient production and participate in scale-up and new material trials.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating twin-screw compounding equipment.
• Understanding of polymer processing and extrusion fundamentals.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow formulations, batch sheets, and process instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, monitor, and shut down twin-screw extrusion lines.
• Prepare and load raw materials, including resins, fillers, additives, and colorants.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, formulations, and batch documentation.
• Set up feeders, screw configurations, barrels, dies, and downstream equipment.
• Monitor and adjust temperature, screw speed, torque, pressure, feed rates, and throughput.
• Operate gravimetric and volumetric feeding systems.
• Make process adjustments to maintain consistent production and product quality.
• Perform material changeovers, purges, cleanouts, and line preparation.
• Operate pelletizing and downstream material-handling equipment.
• Perform in-process quality checks such as moisture, bulk density, MFI, appearance, and color.
• Accurately document production data, process conditions, material lots, and quality results.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic process, feeder, and material-flow issues.
• Recognize abnormal equipment conditions and work with Maintenance or Engineering when additional support is required.
• Assist with new material trials, process development, and production scale-up.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Twin-screw extrusion

Polymer processing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Formulations reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brabender feeders

Leistritz extruders

Gravimetric feeding systems

Loss-in-weight feeding systems

Job description

XPM Plastics Compounding, located in Shirley, MA, is seeking an experienced Twin Screw Extrusion Operator/Technician. You will set up, run, monitor, and troubleshoot co-rotating twin-screw lines to produce high-quality polymer compounds for demanding applications.

The role requires hands-on operation, polymer-processing knowledge, and mechanical aptitude. You will work with engineering and quality to ensure safe, efficient production and participate in scale-up and new material trials.