Extrusion/Glue Operator

Summary

We are seeking an Extrusion Operator to join our dynamic team at Insite Solutions in Youngsville, NC. This position plays a vital role in the production process by operating extrusion machinery to create high-quality plastic products. The ideal candidate will contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products while ensuring efficiency and safety in the manufacturing process.

As an Extrusion operator, your duties include but not limited to.

• Set up dies, extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Observe machine operation to detect profile defects or machine malfunction and readjust operating conditions.
• Conduct quality checks by measuring product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation by using calipers.
• Move finished profile and prepare racks of product for shipment.
• Carry scrap and defective profile to grinding machine bins.
• Fill hopper, and perform minor machine maintenance such as lubrication and cleaning dies.
• Take hourly readings of machine gauges and document results on run sheets.
• Accurately count and report production and inventory.
• Perform duties in safe and responsible manner.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

As a Glue Operator, your duties include but not limited to.

• Operate a variety of mixing/blending equipment across plant floor as needed
• Perform various quality checks and assist in the cleaning and change-over of equipment
• Maintain an accurate inventory through activities such as: proper reporting of material usage, minimizing wastes, and ensuring that measuring devices are properly calibrated
• Ensure good housekeeping of all work areas
• Accurately complete all paperwork and data entry to support job tasks
• Assist in physical inventories
• Participate in Lean, 5S, and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
• Safely stage and move materials by hand and by operating a powered industrial truck (fork-lift)
• Comply with all company policies
• Practice Safe work habits in accordance with OSHA, EPA guidelines, and Bostik-specific EHS expectations

Knowledge and Skill:

• Ability to read written instructions, production reports and common statistical data.
• Comfortable with operating machinery.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb.
• Ability to handle and manipulate tools and/or controls.

The ideal candidate will have at minimum the following:

• Three (3) – five (5) years of experience in extrusion, batch making/mixing experience.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• An ability to look for improvements in processes.

Pay will be commensurate with experience. The candidate should be prepared and available to work different shifts and weekends as the need arises due to production or project demands.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Plastics extrusion: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Youngsville, NC 27596 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Youngsville, NC 27596: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20