Extrusion Operator 1st shift

Position Summary Rubber extrusion operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring extrusion machinery used to manufacture rubber products according to customer specifications and quality standards. This position ensures proper material flow, machine flow, machine performance, product dimensions, and overall production efficiency while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. The operator performs routine equipment adjustments, inspections, and quality checks to ensure finished products meet production requirements and company standards. Responsibilities Mills compound, extrudes tubes, performs quality checks, delivers/returns stock carts. Warms up compound on the mills Slit rubber for cold feed Uses hand trucks to move skids to/from the mill staging area Follows operating instructions from the instruction sheet Set up extruder, head, screen, pin/die, temperature setting Feed rubber strips into extruders Using OD sheets specifications, check dimensions of extruded tubes and just tooling accordingly to meet specifications Mark each tube with proper identifications Cut tubes on OD sheet specifications Place tubes on cores Perform quality checks Place tubes on stock trucks Mark each shelf with proper ID ticket Deliver stock trucks to department Complete production reports Deliver compound to/from extruders to proper storage Stripe OD surface with proper color stripe Work safely with all aspects of the position Closing Statement Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening as a condition of employment. Be able to demonstrate good attendance history Computer skills High school diploma or equivalent working experience. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule This position starts at $21.45 and is eligible to reach top pay by step progression increases. Medical/Dental/Vision Basic Life & AD&D with optional life benefits Supplement Coverages for critical illness, hospital, and accident Paid vacation Paid Holidays Short and Long term disability Pension Community involvement Education Program This position is from 6am-2pm Mon-Fri with Overtime when needed Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor") If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Drug Tests Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.