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Altium Packaging

Extruder Operator

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An Extruder Machine Operator operates and maintains machines that extrude or draw out thermoplastic or metal materials into hoses, bars, tubes, rods, wires, or structures.

$42,846 / year median in North Carolina

+3% projected growth

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Extruder Operator Altium Packaging tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Reidsville 606b Walters Street (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026

Location Address:

606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

Work Shift:

12hr-C Shift (United States of America) Production equipment operators-are you looking for an opportunity to turn your experience into a great career with a national manufacturing company? Join our team at Altium Packaging! We are one of the nation's largest blow molding companies and a leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging solutions to national, regional, and local customers across North America. As we continue to grow, we need talented and experienced people, just like you, to serve as Production Machine Operators. In this role, you will operate a variety of production equipment, including blow-mold machines, grinders, trimmer machines, and conveyor systems. Prior experience with these specific machines is not necessary. As long as you have strong background operating equipment, we can teach you what you need to know. We offer competitive pay and benefits as well as the professional development and advancement opportunities you need to build a rewarding long-term career with us. If this sounds like what you've been looking for, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you.

Operating blow-mold machines (including wheels, reciprocating, or shuttle machines) to ensure production of quality bottles

Performing audits, weights, and quality checks

Adhering to quality control, blow mold process procedure, and Good Manufacturing Practices

Making adjustments to meet product specifications

Repairing or replacing pneumatic and hydraulic lines

Assisting with preventive maintenance, mold, neck and blow pin, and other mechanical changes

Grinding excess bottle and material

Troubleshooting and resolve process problems

Preparing maintenance request forms and documenting equipment repairs

Training blow-mold employees as required

Preparing and documenting daily reports, including rejects, regrinds, and line efficiencies

Ensuring compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies

Performing other duties as assigned by management Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications:
Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); associate's degree, preferred

1-3years of experience in the field or in a related areaAbility to recommend process improvements

Commitment to safe work practices

Solid English language skills

Desireto learn

Apprenticeshipand/or formal training in area of specialty, preferred

Preferred:

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance

Drive Value Creation

Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs

Focus on the Customer

Act with Humility

Treat others with Dignity and Respect

Seeking Fulfillment in your Work We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community. EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!