Expansion Operator 2nd shift
Employment Type:
Contract to Hire
Industry: Machine Operator
Job Number: 21901
Pay Rate: $23.00 +$0.50 (shift differential) = $23.50 p/hour
Job Description
Expansion Operator – 2nd Shift
Overview:
Seeking a dedicated and mechanically inclined Expansion Operator This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience working on expansion or extrusion machines in a plastics manufacturing environment. The role offers stability, growth potential, and the chance to contribute to high-quality production processes.
Shift Details:
- Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Full-time, 40 hours per week with potential for overtime
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate expansion machines in accordance with detailed Work Instructions, Shop Orders, Engineering directives, and management instructions to ensure production meets customer specifications.
- Monitor machine performance continuously, promptly identifying and resolving issues related to diameter, color, surface quality, and other expansion variables.
- Maintain quality standards by adjusting process parameters to meet internal and external specifications, while minimizing material waste.
- Recognize early signs of equipment issues, troubleshooting basic mechanical or process-related problems to maintain optimal operation.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized work environment by adhering to safety policies, housekeeping standards, and proper tool maintenance.
- Handle and store tooling, dies, and inspection tools appropriately, reporting worn or missing items to supervisors for timely replacement.
- Assist with routine preventive maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently and reliably.
- Communicate any safety concerns or unusual machine conditions immediately to supervision.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret specific Work Orders and technical instructions.
- Mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of how extrusion/expansion machinery functions.
- Basic math skills for measuring product dimensions such as inside diameter, wall thickness, and length.
- Troubleshooting skills with the ability to modify process parameters to ensure product quality.
- Flexibility to adapt to manufacturing variables and changing priorities.
- Physical ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly throughout shifts.
Benefits and Opportunities:
- Stable, full-time employment with overtime opportunities.
- Training and skill development in plastics expansion processes.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in a collaborative environment.
- Growth potential within a growing manufacturing organization.
Meet Your Recruiter
Yolanda Fierro
Senior Recruiter
With over 20 years of recruiting and human resources experience, Yolanda possess a specialization in the talent acquisition space.
She has spent most of her career in the staffing industry. Yolanda prides herself in having the right experience allowing her to fill roles for both invasive searches as well as emergency placements.
She strives to ensure that our clients staffing needs are being met while searching for the best talent.
In Yolanda’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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