Extrusion Operator

AmcorMundelein, IL
$22 - $27Onsite

About The Position

In this extrusion operator role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion machines to produce quality products for our customers. Come grow with us at Amcor Mundelein! Start your career with a global leader in flexible packaging! Enjoy a safe, clean and temperature controlled working environment on a variety of 8 or 12 hour shifts - no rotating shifts. Benefits start day ONE, up to 8% 401k match, and eligible for quarterly bonus'. Join us today!

Requirements

  • Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating is required
  • Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to read a ruler
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrates organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations
  • Work from assigned schedule, work orders, perform and make decisions as the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures
  • Obtain work instruction and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor a limited number of barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat
  • Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation.
  • Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner
  • Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations
  • Remove completed work; make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks required
  • Occasionally perform or assist fairly complicated setup, other machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed
  • Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision
  • Set up extrusion lines, extrusion/die head changes, monitoring all line controls & making proper adjustments, and checking dimensions/quality of product
  • Examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing while maintaining production records
  • Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Ensure work is completion to standard
  • Keep area clean and equipment in good working order

Benefits

  • Advancement opportunities
  • Competitive pay
  • 401k with up to 8% company match
  • $1:$1 Benefits Start Day 1
  • Quarterly eligibility for Bonuses
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Gym membership
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
  • Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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