Extruder Operator2nd-3rd SHIFTSWork daily shift operations maintaining up to nine (9) extrusion lines and assist in the activities of production personnel engaged in the manufacturing function. Must stay familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Extruder Operator performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.Extruder Operator ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Must be conscientious on attendance.It is essential that 40 hours of work per week is accomplished.Must understand production processes.Tear down, clean out and set-up extrusions dies for 2 ½” to 3 ½” ExtrudersMaterial Handling (mixing/ blending of virgin or reprocessed materials with or without concentrate or powder colorants)Die cleaning, maintenance, care, and storageBasic understanding of the extrusion process of starting with raw material to finished goodsMaterial identification and classificationWiring of dies with heater bandOperation and maintenance of Burn Out OvenOperation and maintenance of 2 ½” to 3 ½” ExtrudersBasic understanding of downstream equipment (Pullers, Saws, Cutters, Etc.) operation and maintenanceBasic understanding of encoders, foot counters/ meters, rate meters, drives, pumps, compressors, coilers, and punchesAbility to start and maintain tubing profile extrusions and simple plastic extrusions.Downstream equipment operation and maintenanceEncoder, drive, counters, pumps, punches, coilers, and compressor operationAbility to start and maintain intricate profile extrusions, including co-extrusions of varying material types.Extruder Operator QUALITY CONTROL:Visualize, read, and interpret blueprint drawings.Use of dial calipers and measuring instruments.Extruder Operator REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:Responsible for all production documents:Extruder Operator PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, and is regularly required to stand and walk.The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds, frequently required to lift up to 100 pounds and regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Extruder Operator QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/ or ability required.EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) mandatory for all new hires and three to five (3 ~ 5) years of experience with custom profile extrusion operating. (PLASTICS)No special license or certification is required.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:Must have the ability to communicate in written form, technical and non-technical information messages and ideas using standard English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.