Job Details

Extrusion Machine Operator April 23, 2025

Located in San Marcos, CA

Pay: $23.50/hour

Job Full Description

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be able to read and comprehend specific Shop Order requirements. Basic math skills are required to determine inside diameter, wall thickness and length of product to meet customer requirements.
  • Must be mechanically inclined in order to understand how an extrusion machine operates and flexible in order to react to manufacturing variables which might arise.
  • This person should be a detail oriented individual, who has a great deal of patience, as the cleaning operations of this department are demanding.
  • This operator may be required to bend, twist and lift 50 to 75 pounds when performing his/her duties.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:

  • Extrusion Operators produce product by carefully blending raw materials per the San Marcos (Shop 
    Order) instructions, raw material “Formula” requirements and the “Pellet Mixer”setting procedure.
  • Operator controls raw materials by receiving Lot numbers from San Marcos Quality Assurance
    releases and the correct amount of raw materials from stores for the assigned Shop Order.
  • Sets mixer to predetermined feed as established for material type and color. Sets speed, heat, and 
    take-up equipment per predetermined standard for material type and size.
  • Selects and sets extrusion dies to precise tolerances in order to produce proper sized tubing according
    to customer requirements as described in the Shop Order.
  • Thoroughly and meticulously cleans the dies, filters and chambers of previous material to prevent 
    contamination.
  • Maintain Quality Standards by verifying weight and contents of raw materials. Conduct in-process 
    batch inspections. Documents all process events and approves product for next step in 
    manufacturing process.
  • Examines and records any and all electronic or mechanical variations with the processing of shop 
    orders. Contact Production Supervisor, Plant Engineering and Quality Assurance if and when 
    required.
  • Maintain inventories of all filters, dies, inks, thinners, printing dies, various extrusion equipment and 
    spare parts in order to run continuously.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules and 
    regulations. Advise Production Supervisor of any unsafe plant conditions or procedures.

2nd shift 

Monday-Friday, 3PM-11PM

$23.50/hour

 

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