Extrusion Operator (Turners Falls)

Reliable Temps is searching for Extrusion Operators in the Turners Falls area. This position offers significant earning potential within the first year!

1st Shift: 5am-5pm

2nd Shift: 5pm-5am

• Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
• Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Duties

• Performs duties in a manner that adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training curriculum as an operator learning aspects of plastic extrusion line operations while completing assigned duties required for certification
• Change plastic extruding machine, set up according to production line changes following specifications on work orders, and examine products for nonconformance to specifications
• Responsible for monitoring quality and accuracy of the line and scrap
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment
• Set up plastic extrusion machines (shut-down, start-up, switchovers, order preparation, and production, of plastic extrusion lines).
• Responsible for raw materials (resin) by keeping extruder fed with resin mixture
• Maintain good interaction and teamwork with supervisor and co-workers
• Give assistance to co-workers to expedite changeovers

Qualifications/Skills

• 1 year in manufacturing, technical field, or engineering preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, etc.
• Solid technical/mechanical aptitude
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, pull and lift throughout a 12- hour period. (Our lift limit is 65lbs)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Focus on safety and quality production
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn