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Manufacturing Inc

CT

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Extruder/Laminating Machine Operator Inspector to join our team in Killingly, CT. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and inspecting ...

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Extruder Operator

Belmont, NC · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

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Extruder Operator

Belmont, NC · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

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Extruder Operator

Belmont, NC · On-site

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1st shift Tower Operator

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Machine Operator - A-Op - #16/2nd Shift

Machine Operator - A-Op - #16/2nd Shift

Kalas Manufacturing

Denver, PA • On-site

$24.30/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
  • Operates extruder machine including set up, stringing the extruder wire, checking the proper tip, die and print wheel, picks out tickets, changes extruder screws, operates the accumulator, loads payoff reel.
  • Sets and adjusts center on wire.
  • Checks all input material, including compound and monitors same, color concentrate and tapes going into the job.
  • Starts up and shuts down high pressure steam line generator.
  • Sets up and monitors ink printer.
  • Performs re-reeling and/or barrel packing of finished product, wraps reels and loads onto skids.
  • Performs maintenance on extruder, reporting any problems to maintenance.
  • Maintains records and submits paperwork
  • Aware of Kalas' environmental policy and what it means to them.
  • Aware of their significant environmental aspects and knows how to mitigate or eliminate the environmental impacts associated with them.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Additional overtime may be required.
  • Meets attendance requirements as stated in associate handbook.
  • Observes all company housekeeping and safety rules.
  • Often takes towmotor to get wire and compound.

Position Requirements
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Second
Tags
Direct hire placement
Pay Rate
$24.30 plus $1.00 Shift Differential
Shift
Second (3pm-11pm)
Position
Machine Operator - A
Close Date
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Open Date
7/9/2026
Location
Denver - Plant 2
This position is currently accepting applications.

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