Extruder Operator- Day Shift

MITER Brands. • Tacoma, WA

27d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Milgard Windows and Doors, a proud part of MITER Brands, where precision, innovation, and craftsmanship come together to create industry-leading vinyl window and door solutions. As an Extruder Operator in our Vinyl Extrusion division, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing process-ensuring quality, safety, and performance every step of the way.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical school, plus 6-12 months of related experience (or equivalent combination)
• Forklift certification
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedure documents
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, and bar graphs)
• Problem-solving ability and comfort with detailed instructions
• Tolerance for high-paced environments and multi-tasking scenarios
• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 100% of the time)
• Regular lifting: up to 10 lbs; frequent lifting: up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting: up to 50 lbs
• Use of hands for handling tools and machinery
• Visual acuity for close-up work, color recognition, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Expect a dynamic industrial setting with exposure to:
• Electrical equipment near water sources
• Industrial chemicals and cleaning solvents
• High temperatures, airborne particles, and mechanical components
• Loud noise levels (85-115 dB range)
• Occasional fumes requiring open-air ventilation

Responsibilities

• Operate 1-3 PVC profile extrusion lines to meet production and quality standards
• Safely disassemble, clean, reassemble, and change over extrusion tooling sets using overhead crane tools
• Perform visual inspections and take precise measurements using calipers to ensure product quality
• Maintain a clean and organized work area-spray down equipment, sweep floors, and remove clutter
• Complete reports on productivity, machine conditions, and finished goods using bundle tickets and work orders
• Assist with packaging and forklift operations as needed

Benefits

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees