Press Operator (Extrusion Technician) Bluffton, IN
High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $54k (148 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Operate extrusion and foam presses, trim plastic parts, and package finished extruded products
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. 12-hour standing shifts, heavy lifting, and repetitive production work.
Adjacent materials roleManufacture extruded products; removal of sprues from plastic; basic understanding of types of plastics; foam presses
H-1B filings
Inteplast Group filed 6 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.
Most common titles: Technical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Materials Engineer. Median filed pay: $80K a year.
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- Seniority
- Entry level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- High school
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Industry
- Packaging
- Role
- Manufacturing / Production
Role details
TITLE: Press Operator - Level 1 (Extrusion Technician B) POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Extrusion Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and ensure production standards are met relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent. Legal eligibility to work in the United States of America. Ability to speak, read and write English. 1 to 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of personnel. Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities. Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary, such as overtime, weekends and travel. Capable of lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time and climbing ladders or other equipment for cleaning. Capable of effectively managing job related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary. Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Processing finished products. Trimming access flash and removal of sprues from plastic. Assemble and packaging.
Proper use of hand tools Record keeping for accurate production; including counts, defective parts, quantity produced, downtime and uptime, Keeping work area clean, organized and free from clutter. Basic understanding of types of plastics. Assistance in training new employees. All other duties assigned.
TRAINING: Each employee will work with Shift Trainer for on-the-job training MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE: Hand tools to include – snap blade, rasper, clippers, putty knife, swivel knife High Pressure and Structural Foam Presses PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Must be able to stand for 12 hours a day Able to lift, bend, push, pull and reach up to 50 pounds throughout shift VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Inspect and classify rejected and approved parts.
