Extrusion Line Setup & Process Technician

Role Focus

Drive safe, stable, and repeatable extrusion performance by setting up equipment, controlling process variables, and solving issues in real time to meet customer specs.

Core Responsibilities

• Install dies and related tooling; calibrate temperature, pressure, and speed per material and product requirements.
• Load and stage raw materials (pellets/powders) for continuous production.
• Collaborate with engineering, packing, and leadership to optimize throughput and yield.
• Support commissioning, setup, and testing of new lines and products.
• Execute minor repairs; replace worn, broken, or defective parts.
• Select and fit cutters, pullers, and auxiliary equipment to maintain peak efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting to sustain equipment reliability.
• Coordinate with warehouse to ensure resin, packaging, and supplies are available when needed.
• Perform housekeeping: clean machines/work area; grind scrap and document regrind amounts.
• Continuously fine-tune dies and machine settings to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Follow all applicable federal and state EHS regulations and company safety protocols.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Background & Skills

• 5+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in plastic extrusion or a comparable role preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability.
• Working knowledge of extrusion setup, operation, and changeover best practices.
• Problem-solving mindset to maintain product consistency (dimensions, color, physical properties).
• Attention to detail and quality control awareness.
• Basic math competency for ratios, measurements, and material calculations.
• Effective communication for teamwork, reporting issues, and following technical guidance.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: two years of mechanical/technical training.
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.

Physical & Work Environment

• Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Use required PPE (hearing, eye, respirator, gloves).
• Work in hot/cold indoor conditions with dust and noise for 8–12-hour shifts.