Extrusion Technician C

The Extrusion Technician is responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality pipe production. This position requires maintaining process control, performing quality checks, assisting with equipment changeovers, and supporting overall production operations with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment in accordance with company standards for safety, quality, and production efficiency.
• Monitor extrusion temperatures, pressures, preheater settings, and other critical process conditions; make adjustments as needed.
• Assist with product and equipment changeovers.
• Perform in-process quality checks and inspections according to company specifications.
• Cut and prepare product samples for Quality Control testing.
• Accurately record production, inspection, and equipment performance data.
• Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or process abnormalities to supervision.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including cleaning and painting assigned equipment when required.
• Relieve other operators during breaks and lunches as assigned.
• Train and assist new or less experienced employees.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as required.
• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior manufacturing or extrusion experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete all required training and progression levels.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification during employment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the work shift.
• Work around industrial equipment and in confined production areas with limited clearance.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and controls safely.
• Read and understand production documents, labels, and operating instructions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Distinguish warning alarms, operational indicators, and product identification markings.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, sweepers, and other powered industrial equipment.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

• Moving mechanical equipment
• Noise and vibration
• Heat and changing temperatures
• Dust and industrial materials

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.