Job Description

We are now hiring Extruder Machine Operators for a Manufacturing company in San Marcos, TX. These positions are DIRECT HIRE. Please submit your resume to this posting and call our office at 830-629-2525. 

Pay: $22/hr + $1 differential

Schedule:
1st shift (rotating schedule): 6 am-6 pm. Monday, Thursday & Friday one week, the next week Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 

MUST be able to pass background + drug screening. MUST be reliable!

The Role:

The Extrusion Operator plays a critical role in our manufacturing process, operating extrusion machines to shape materials such as plastics or metals into long continuous products like pipes, tubes, and profiles. This position involves a variety of tasks essential for the efficient and safe operation of extrusion machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and Preparation: Select, assemble, and install correct dies, and calibrate machine settings (temperature, pressure, speed) based on material specifications and product requirements.
• Feeding Material: Load raw materials into the extrusion machine, which may include pellets, powders, or liquids, depending on the extruder type and materials used.
• Operate and manage extrusion machines to produce high-quality products efficiently.
• Monitor the extrusion process, making adjustments to machine settings as necessary to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Conduct quality control inspections and tests, utilizing instruments like calipers and micrometers to ensure product specifications are met or exceeded.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with extrusion machines, including clearing blockages and making minor repairs.
• Maintain accurate production records and logs of machine settings, maintenance activities, and quality control outcomes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet production goals and enhance processes.

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