Extruder Operator (3rd 5x8)

Andersen Corporation • Garland, TX

18h • $19 - $23

About The Position

Operate extrusion machines in a work cell to produce lineals according to the production schedule and customer requirements. The role includes responsibilities of an Extrusion Stacker and requires setting up and starting profiles across machines in a work cell, maintaining stable processes, and completing production, process, and quality documentation. The operator performs changeovers and tear-downs, supports material flow, follows safety and quality standards, and contributes to continuous improvement. The position also includes cross-training and rotating through multiple jobs, and may involve loading trucks and preparing shipping documentation when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience, or equivalent, in a related manufacturing field such as plastics, fabrication, extrusion, or pultrusion.
• Basic computer skills.
• PIT training or a forklift license is required for some tasks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Uphold individual and plant safety and participate in safety initiatives and activities.
• Evaluate and inspect parts for conformance with documented quality specifications.
• Control the flow of raw materials and finished products to and from the production line as needed.
• Maintain process stability and refer complex problems to appropriate resources.
• Complete process condition checks, quality checks, production reporting, and other required documentation.
• Set up and start any profile on all machines in a work cell.
• Comply with standard work, job hazard analyses, control plans, work instructions, and quality specifications; work with support staff to keep standard work documents current and relevant.
• Perform tear-downs and changeovers to defined standards and product specifications.
• Apply knowledge of products, processes, and customer expectations across upstream and downstream value-stream processes.
• Identify problems, suggest solutions using AMS tools and continuous-improvement standards, and work with support staff, management, and maintenance on corrective actions.
• Practice and maintain 6S principles on the extrusion line and in the workplace.
• Perform emergency shutdown procedures according to standard work.
• Complete Operator Skills Training Levels 1, 2, and 3.
• Rotate and cross-train through multiple jobs as required.
• Load trucks and prepare shipping documentation when needed (PIT).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching.
• Profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave.
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED