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Description

Extrusion Operator 1

Job Title: Extrusion Operator 1 Division/Department Reports to: Extrusion Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 210 Employee Status: Full-time 

Effective Date: 05/01/2026 Labor Type: Direct

 EEO Code: Operator

Summary:

Responsible for the operator and PM's of the extrusion line.

Primary Responsibilities:

Production Duties

• Follow directions from management regarding length, color and diameter choices to be ran
• Meet required machine and item efficiencies
• Perform continuous quality checks
• Maintain the department's 5S program
• Perform PM's on extrusion lines
• Takes initiative and performs tasks without being told
• Perform color changes, length changes, die changes and setup changes
• Able to accurately fill out all required paperwork on a daily basis
• Follow all required safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Safety:

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate robots and the cutting machine
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to read and use measuring tools
• Self-motivation

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift, carry push and pull up to 40 pounds. Employee must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each applicable activity is noted.

 Percentage

• Visual inspections of machinery and products 100% 
• Color vision 75%
• Balance 75%
• Hearing 75%
• Noise 100%
• Wet 10%
• Working without assistance 100%
• Fine hand manipulation 100%
• Pinching fingers movements 100%
• Bending 10%
• Kneeling 5%
• Squatting 5%
• Reaching above head 10%
• Prolonged standing/walking 100%
• Twisting 40%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Employee Benefits

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met; requires supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule. 
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work at minimum 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401 (k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older, have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Sam's club membership to employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education. Company approval is required and must be related to employee's current or potential future position with the company,  

Requirements

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs : 

Day shift M-Th 6:00am-6:00pm; F 6:00am-3:30pm (additional hours and days based on production need)

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-6:00am with 15% premium