Extrusion Operator 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description
JOB DETAILS
Base pay starts at $20 per hour
1st Shift: 7AM-3:30PM Monday-Friday
Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision, the Extruder Operator will be expected to tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule. Clearly understands and has demonstrated strong capability with set-ups, start‑ups, running and tearing down any profile tooling in a safe and productive manner. Troubleshoot extrusion issues within a work cell.
- Tend to and operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce required parts as determined by customer requirements and the production schedule
- Analyze production data and make necessary adjustments to operation of machines within the work cell
- Move materials in and out of the line as needed; including packaging materials, raw materials, and finished product
- Complete necessary documentation; process checks, quality checks, production reporting, etc.
- Create labels and wrap loads per standard work. Fill in for lead in signing off loads
- Evaluate part conformance against documented product requirements and stack profiles on load
- Set-up and start-up any profile for all machines in a work cell
- Trouble‑shoot advanced problems against a defined process and refer complex problems to appropriate support functions; ie – Technicians and Engineering
- Train new Extruder Operators
- Identify and communicate appropriately when electrical/mechanical/technical support is needed
- Participate and sustain 5S activities
- Work in a safe manner and follow safety policies. Make sure co‑workers are working safely and following safety policies
- Participate in & lead kaizen events and sustain improvements made from those events
- Lead work cell when needed
- Perform maintenance tasks as necessary
- Attend and participate in appropriate training and development programs.
- Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Basic computer skills – keyboarding, Windows
- Master all skills and knowledge while working as an Extruder Operator
- Developing strong process and equipment troubleshooting capabilities
- Equipment maintenance experience
- Developing leadership skills
- Ability to articulate problems and solutions verbally
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures
- Ability and skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Site
Location:
1 Silverline Dr., North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401(k), EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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