Extrusion Operator 2nd Shift

TekniPlex•Madison, WI

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. JOB SUMMARY TekniPlex is hiring an Extrusion Operator 2nd shift (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) for our Madison, WI facility. As an Extrusion Operator you will operate the extrusion line ensuring safety of others and providing exceptional quality of products being made. The Extrusion Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. The pay range for this role is $22.11 to $30.47 per hour.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of tasks and processes that are required to build, assemble, inspect, measure, & package products in a controlled and/or standard manufacturing environment using small hand-tools, microscopes, & various machines/equipment.
Read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, company policies and memos
Monitor quality of product during runs
Monitor the use of raw materials to optimize waste reduction.
Set up machine and change coatings, configurations, decks, raw materials, and methods as required to complete projects based on the job
Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running
Inspect quality of raw materials
Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine
Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc.
Proficient at using a tape measure and/or ruler
Direct the activities of the Extrusion Assistant
Assist the Extrusion assistant with clean ups when necessary
Manage prepress activities
Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc.
Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems
Assist other departments if needed
Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control
Assist maintenance staff if needed
Maintain a clean, organized work area
Other duties as assigned