Job Description

Mercury Plastics

Plant 2 Industrial Park Middlefield, OH

Salary range starting $20.50-$28.50 based on experience.

2nd and 3rd shift Available!

Purpose and Scope:
The Plastics Extrusion Operator is responsible for following the training parameters to become proficient in set up and operation of extrusion lines according to specifications for machine adjustments, material requirements, part identification number, type and quantity of material required and cutting instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Understand customer specifications to set up the line and hold tolerances in extrusion of tubing or profiles.
• Select, position, and secure dies, blades, cutters, and fixtures onto machine.
• Inspect and measure work-piece dimensions using calipers, gauges, or other measuring instruments to resolve accuracy of machine operation.
• Perform minor machine maintenance.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.
• Tear down, clean out and set-up extrusion dies.
• Material Handling (includes mixing/blending of virgin or reprocessed materials)
• Die cleaning, maintenance, care, and storage.
• Set-up downstream equipment (cutters, printers, pullers)

Required Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Plastics Extrusion Operator, preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be detail oriented and have troubleshooting skills.
• Must be willing to become forklift certified.
• Available to work overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk for full shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Basic reading and math skills
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.

A Few Reasons to Work at Mercury Plastics:

• Paid vacation after 30 days!
• Healthcare benefits such as medical, dental, and vision
• Available 401(k) program with generous company match (no waiting period, 100% vested)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance
• Employee discount purchase program (MASCO partners)
• Tuition reimbursement!

Company: Mercury Plastics

Shift 3 (United States of America)

Full time

Mercury Plastics (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Mercury Plastics is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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