Vinyl Clad Oper Trainee
About The Position
The Extrusion Operator Trainee is an entry-level role for people new to plastic extrusion who want to learn the skills needed to become a high-level operator. No extrusion experience is required. The trainee learns to set up and tear down extrusion lines, keep lines running, produce parts to customer specifications, package parts to customer expectations, and complete production paperwork accurately and legibly. Safety is a priority, including completing training on appropriate PPE and equipment-specific safety features and using PPE consistently. The role is performed on a manufacturing floor in an unheated, non-air-conditioned warehouse, working around hot dies, saws, cutting tools, pneumatic tools, and water tanks. The position requires standing and walking on concrete for the full shift, frequent lifting, and repeated bending and other movements. The schedule is second shift, Monday night through Friday morning, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.
Requirements
- Able to read and write in English.
- Able to count and do basic math.
- Able to learn to read tape measures and calipers.
- Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Able to communicate clearly with others when passing along information.
- Strong attention to detail and basic problem-solving ability.
- Available to work 2nd shift, Monday night through Friday morning, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM.
- Plastic extrusion experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate and work around extrusion equipment, including extruders, co-extruders, electric and hand saws, hand cutters, hot dies, pullers, water tanks, fly knives, and pneumatic tools such as nail guns.
- Set up and tear down extrusion lines, including lifting and positioning 10–30 lb dies onto stationary bolts between waist and chest height.
- Read English instruction books to identify equipment, parts, and customer specifications for each job.
- Fill hoppers by lifting 10–30 lb buckets to a height of 6 feet.
- Keep the line running and produce parts to assigned customer specifications.
- Package parts to meet customer expectations.
- Complete production paperwork accurately, completely, and legibly.
- Learn to read tape measures and calipers accurately.
- Learn to use hand tools such as hammers, nail guns, staple guns, wrenches, and tape guns.
- Keep the work area clean and free of debris, water, and slip and trip hazards.
- Keep line ends clear for emergency exits and keep electrical panels, fire extinguishers, and exits unblocked.
- Report equipment issues or damage to the supervisor.
- Return equipment to its proper area.
- Complete training on job-appropriate PPE and equipment-specific safety features, and use PPE consistently.
- Work with others to learn new jobs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- On-site clinic
- Voluntary life insurance
- Lab Card Program
- Group term life and AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Education and development
- Mental wellness Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
