Job Description

Extrusion Technician / Lead Extrusion Operator

West Grove, PA

$28-32p/hour DOE

Monday–Friday | 6am-2:30pm

High-Speed Manufacturing Plant

We are recruiting an experienced Extrusion Technician / Lead Extrusion Operator for a growing plastics manufacturing operation in West Grove, PA.

This is more than a basic machine operator position. We are looking for someone who understands the extrusion process, can troubleshoot problems independently and wants the opportunity to eventually take ownership of an extrusion department.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate and tear down plastic extrusion equipment
• Troubleshoot extrusion and processing issues
• Adjust temperatures, speeds and process parameters
• Perform process tuning and optimization
• Complete product and material changeovers
• Work with different materials, resins and profile requirements
• Identify quality or processing issues and make adjustments
• Help improve production efficiency and machine uptime
• Support effective production scheduling and job sequencing
• Work closely with production leadership on department improvements
• Eventually help lead and develop other extrusion employees

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within plastic extrusion is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes, principles, and material behavior
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct processing issues
• Comfortable making process adjustments and optimizing machine parameters
• Able to work beyond standard setup instructions and use technical judgment to maintain consistent production and quality

Apply

Click Apply or contact:

Sam Wild

945-256-5118

[email protected]

Reference: 2862

Commutable from: West Grove, Avondale, Toughkenamon, Lincoln University, Landenberg, Kennett Square, Oxford, Cochranville, Nottingham, Hockessin, Newark, Parkesburg, Coatesville, Atglen, Thorndale, Chadds Ford, Rising Sun, Elkton, Downingtown, West Chester, Wilmington, Glasgow, Christiana, Gap

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Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

You should be proficient in:

• Plastic Extrusion Experience