Operator I Extruder - 1st Shift
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (277 that show pay).
Operate an extrusion line: set up tooling, start up, troubleshoot, test and package product.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on extrusion line ownership at a global specialty-materials manufacturer serving filtration and packaging markets.
Might not be for you. Entry-level production role with heavy lifting (75 lbs), PPE, and overtime as needed — not R&D.
Adjacent materials roleoperating an extrusion line machine; Insure correct resin; set-up the extrusion line
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world. DESCRIPTION: Efficiently and safely perform the duties of operating an extrusion line machine, including setup, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous operation of equipment. Shift schedule is 8AM-4PM. Must be willing and available to work overtime as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to set-up the extrusion line according to schedule. Read and understand the schedule, BOM, and SOC. Be able to perform all functions of the setup including: Select proper tooling Install Tooling Insure correct resin Ability to start up the extrusion machine according to schedule. Position all controls to SOC. Activate Extruder and miscellaneous drives. Test initial product. Make necessary adjustments. Verify product is in spec. Package product in accordance with the packaging instructions. Troubleshoot the process. Perform QC test per SOC. Store finished product per instructions. Validate Process is in Control. Correctly Enters Data in Data Collection.
Clean and return to stock all used tooling. Adhere to Food Safety Regulations as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: High school diploma or equivelent Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, and rulers. Read & understand the Metric & English (US Customary) measuring system. Able to read ruler measurement to nearest ¼” Able to convert measurements from one system to another. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds Basic computer skills Basic math skills Read and comprehend English Preferred: Forklift Certification preferred.
Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including: Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe) Safety Glasses Protective Gloves, when performing certain tasks Hearing Protection, when required Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks This position has an hourly base wage of $19.56 an hour and h ours worked between 4pm-8am are eligible for a $1 per hours shift differential.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. ABOUT MATIV Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands.
The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
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