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Mancan

Plastic Extrusion Operator

Niles, OH

$15/hr

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Vinmar International

Extruder Operator

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$16 - $20.25/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and dedicated Plastics Manufacturing Extruder Operator to join our team in Belmont, NC. As an Extruder Operator, you will play a crucial role in the ...

Vinmar International

Extruder Operator

Belmont, NC · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and dedicated Plastics Manufacturing Extruder Operator to join our team in Belmont, NC. As an Extruder Operator, you will play a crucial role in the ...

Vinmar International

Extruder Operator

Belmont, NC · On-site

$16 - $20.25/hr

Vinmar Recycling Solutions is seeking a skilled and dedicated Plastics Manufacturing Extruder Operator to join our team in Belmont, NC. As an Extruder Operator, you will play a crucial role in the ...

Spartech

Extruder Operator

Crawfordsville, IN

$19/hr

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Ultima Plastics LLC

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Evansville, IN · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Ultima Plastics is a thermoplastic compounder in Evansville, IN. Pay range based on experience level. Extruder Operator - Second Shift Responsibilities: - Oversee and coordinate daily production ...

Ultima Plastics LLC

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Evansville, IN · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

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Spartech

Extruder Operator

Crawfordsville, IN · On-site

$19/hr

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Patterns Hiring

Extruder Operator

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

As an Extruder Operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, ensuring that ... Plastic Extrusion Experience Machines & technologies you'll use: * Extrusion Machine * Forklifts ...

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Patterns LLC

Extruder Operator

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

As an Extruder Operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, ensuring that ... Plastic Extrusion Experience Machines & technologies you'll use: * Extrusion Machine * Forklifts ...

CRH

Extruder Operator

Endicott, NY · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Job Summary As an Extruder Operator at National Pipe and Plastics you'll be running a production line producing PVC pipe of varying specifications for water, sewer and commercial applications.

CCL Label, Inc.

Extruder Operator

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

At CCL Tube we provide state-of-the-art packaging solutions in plastic tubes and innovative product ... The Wilkes-Barre, PA facility has an immediate opening for EXTRUDER OPERATORS on the 7pm - 7am ...

Talnt

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Woodland, CA

$24 - $25/hr

Extruder Operator Medical Device Manufacturing | Concord, CA Day Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Night ... Prior manufacturing experience preferred, ideally in extrusion, plastics, or silicone processing.

CRH

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Endicott, NY

$21 - $27/hr

Job Summary As an Extruder Operator at National Pipe and Plastics you'll be running a production line producing PVC pipe of varying specifications for water, sewer and commercial applications.

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Plastic Extruder Operator

Plastic Extruder Operator

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Fowlerville, MI • On-site

$24.70 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Plastic Extruder Operator with at least 3 years of experience to work nights 6pm to 6am on a 2-3-2 schedule. Direct hire position, base pay starts at $23.50+ an hour. Night shift additional premium pay $1.20 an hour (total night shift pay is $24.70 an hour).

We are committed to a safe working environment and seeking someone that appreciates and contributes to safety. We offer a smaller company work atmosphere with each shift having around 20 employees.

If you have at least 3 years of experience as a Plastic Extruder Operator or similar plastic equipment in which your skills can easily transfer, please apply.

Location: Fowlerville, MI

Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates


Please note, we will not be providing immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future for this role

Benefits

  • Direct Hire
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (match up to 5%, plus an additional 3%, total 8%)
  • Paid time off - 72 hours PTO, 80 hours vacation per year to start
  • Pay increases based on performance and skills
  • Work boots supplied
  • Uniforms and uniform laundry service
  • Yearly Bonus eligible
  • Tuition Assistance

Job Tasks

  • Responsible for overseeing all extruder functions including change overs, start ups, steady state, shut downs focusing on safety and quality
  • Communicates clearly from shift to shift
  • Ability to perform in process material testing (melt flow, ash and moisture)
  • Utilizing proper and safe use of company supplied tools and equipment
  • Performs Daily PM's (preventative maintenance) and housekeeping

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licensures, and Certifications)

  • High school Diploma or GED preferred
  • At least 3 years of plastic extrusion operating experience

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Travel

  • Stands and walks continuously
  • Lifts/Carries 20 - 50 Lbs. frequently
  • Lifts/Carries 50 - 100 Lbs. with assistance occasionally
  • Reaches and bends frequently
  • Pushes/pulls occasionally
  • Fine manipulation occasionally
  • Able to work in a non-climate controlled environment
  • Able to wear required PPE
  • Able to work independently
  • May handle or be exposed to hazardous waste

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Company Description

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. (“APNA”) is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance, engineered polymers and chemically coupled polypropylene resins in North America.
Operating from three strategic locations across North America, our team of over 400 professionals ensures that our legacy of innovation within the compounding industry continues to thrive.