Norres North America is a leading hose manufacturer located in South Bend, IN. We are looking for experienced plastic extrusion machine operators for our growing team. We are a small subsidiary of the global Norres Baggerman Group headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. This gives us all the benefits and support of a large company, with all the opportunity for advancement in a small and growing company.

Job responsibilities:

Complete machine setup and operation of plastic extrusion machines. Measuring, grading, and feeding batches of raw materials into production machinery. Trouble shooting issues that come up during production, fix problems with machine setup. Monitoring the production process and carrying out basic testing and quality checks. Packing goods ready for shipment in crates or other containers. Reporting equipment faults to Production Manager & Maintenance. Cleaning and maintaining work areas and machinery. Additional duties as identified by management.

Essential Competencies/Skills:

Attention to

Detail :

Ability to follow production instructions, closely monitor machine operations and product quality.

Technical Problem Solving :

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve machine issues quickly.

Teamwork :

Ability to work collaboratively with production teams and maintenance staff.

Autonomy:

Ability to create work plan, stay on task and work independently with little supervision as needed.

Safety-Conscious :

A proactive approach to maintaining a safe working environment..

Strong mechanical aptitude:

general mechanical reasoning, visual/spatial relations abilities, and general tool knowledge.

Proficient Math skills:

measurement and calculation of raw materials, knowledge of common measurement tools such as calipers/scales, knowledge of metric system and ability to convert between metric and US standard. Basic addition, subtraction, and counting.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and or move up to 50 lbs. throughout the entire shift. Ability to stand, walk, bend and stoop. Ability to use hands to finger, handle and feel. Specific vision abilities required for various jobs include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Able to wear proper PPE - safety glasses & steel toed boots Scheduled work hours: Full time (40+ hours/wk) Non-Exempt 3rd shift production is Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6:30am 2nd shift production is Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm MUST have availability to train (6am-2:30 M-F) or (10am-8pm) until able to operate independently Overtime may be required after training. Schedule is subject to change and often changes based on production needs. Must be available for fluctuation in shift hours.

Compensation and Benefits:

Norres Baggerman offers competitive rates within the industry, and annual reviews and adjustments. Starting Pay $18-20/hr Shift Premium- $2/hr for second & third shift Overtime pays 1.5x regular late Bi-weekly pay Benefits earned after completion of 31 days Paid Holidays Progressive PTO Policy Paid sick time Bereavement pay Health, Visual and Dental insurance. Company paid

Basic Life & AD&D Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have your own personal vehicle that is reliable for transportation? (No public transportation available in the evenings)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Machine Set Up:

1 year (Required)

Machine Troubleshooting:

1 year (Required)

Plastic Extrusion:

2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person