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Lead Extrusion Operator (3rd Shift 5p-5a)
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Proman Staffing
Bartlett, IL (In Person)
$56,160 Salary, Full-Time
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Lead Extrusion Operator (3rd Shift 5p-5a) Proman Staffing - 4.3 Bartlett, IL Job Details Full-time $26 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Machine operation Team leadership Safety regulations Managing production or assembly teams English Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Shop math Industrial equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility Custom plastic extruder Leading team collaboration initiatives Safety standard operating procedures Factory experience Manufacturing company experience Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description The Lead Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining sheet extrusion machines to produce high-quality products according to specifications. This role ensures consistent production output, monitors equipment performance, and performs quality checks throughout the shift.
Essential Functions:
- Leadership & Oversight
- Assign tasks to assistant operators to ensure workflow efficiency
- Provide guidance and training to new assistant operators
- Act as the first point of escalation for technical, process and safety issues
- Track productivity for the team
- Monitor blending of materials
- Fill in for Shift Supervisor as needed
- Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up extrusion lines according to production orders and specifications
- Operate extrusion machines safely and efficiently
- Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and minimize waste
- Quality Control
- Monitor product dimensions, appearance, and physical properties
- Perform regular quality checks and document results
- Identify and correct defects or inconsistencies in the product
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues
- Report major equipment malfunctions to maintenance team
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate production records, including material usage and downtime
- Complete shift reports and communicate with incoming/outgoing operators
- Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
- Coach assistant operators and other employees on working safely at all times
Required Qualifications and Education:
- High School diploma or GED
- 2+ years operating an extruder, ideally sheet and/or film extrusion operations
- Must be able to read, write and speak in English to follow work order instructions, record process data and communicate with all levels from operators to management
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Basic math skills to calculate and enter roll data on appropriate forms, material weight, read work instructions, monitors, etc.
- Must be able to work and lead in a team environment
- Must be able to learn troubleshooting machines, operation of controls, etc.
- Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect rolls produced for defects
- Possess good mechanical aptitude and safety awareness/attitude
- Must follow safety protocols, procedures, and wear PPE as required and lead by example throughout the department Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to operate and maintain extrusion equipment
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Perform repetitive hand and arm movements for machine adjustments and material handling
- Good visual acuity and manual dexterity for reading gauges, monitoring controls, and inspecting product quality
- Comfortable working in a factory environment with heat, noise, and moving machinery
- Ability to wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear
- Must be able to climb stairs or ladders and work at various heights as needed
- Tolerance for standing and performing tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting