PRESS OPERATOR (EXTRUSION TECHNICIAN B)

Job description

TITLE: PRESS OPERATOR POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Extrusion Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and ensure production standards are met relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America. • Ability to speak, read and write English. • 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel. • Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities. • Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel. • Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes. • Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning. • Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. • Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. • Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Processing finished products. • Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic. • Assemble and packaging. • Proper use of hand tools • Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime, • Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter. • Basic understanding of types of plastics. • Assistance in training new employees. • All other duties assigned. TRAINING: • Each employee will work with Shift Trainer for on-the-job training MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE: • Hand tools to include – snap blade, rasper, clippers, putty knife, swivel knife • High Pressure and Structural Foam Presses PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: • Must be able to stand for 12 hours a day • Able to lift, bend, push, pull and reach up to 50 pounds throughout shift VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: • Inspect and classify rejected and approved parts. Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.