Extrusion Operator jobs in Easton, PA

Extrusion Operator sets up and operates an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures, guidelines, and customer requirements. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery. Being an Extrusion Operator adjusts and cleans machines. Documents work performed as required. Additionally, Extrusion Operator may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Extrusion Operator possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Extrusion Operator- 3rd shift
  • 3rd shift - Avient Careers
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Please feel free to attend our walk-in interview hours every Wednesday and Friday from 11am-1pm. You will have the opportunity to meet directly with a manager to interview. 

    Job Summary – Manufacturing Extrusion Operator

    Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Extrusion Operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery to combine dry and liquid chemicals into customer products.  The Extrusion Operator ensures safety is their #1 priority; they produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible costs while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with Avient Corporation policies and procedures.

    ·       Sets up, starts and runs all machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.

    ·       Weighs ingredients to meet recipe specification and inserts into machinery, or ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and inserts pre-blended materials into machinery.

    ·       Monitors production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Troubleshoots equipment and processing issues.

    ·       Operates machinery to mix, extrude/discharge or handle materials according to operating procedures.

    ·       Examines materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.

    ·       Experienced and capable of working in both Food Grade and Industrial operations.

    ·       May take samples of materials to lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.

    ·       Refers issues/problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.

    ·       Performs all required machine cleaning. Major and minor changeovers.

    ·       Completes and maintains all required system inputs/transactions. Responsible for data integrity.

    ·       Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

    ·       Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.

    ·       May take samples of materials to lab for evaluations and instructions.

    ·       Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

    ·       Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.

    ·       Refers issues/problem to lead/supervisor for disposition.

    ·       Participates in training, retraining and continual improvement processes and methods.

    ·       Completes and maintains all required inputs. Responsible for data integrity.

    ·       Other duties/projects as assigned.

     

    Required Skill:

    ·       Must be able to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product recipes/materials.

    ·       Must have mathematical skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to apply these skills to weights, measures of volume and distance.

    ·       Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally in English.

    ·       Competency in computer and PC software including email, internet, and MS office.

    ·       Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types.

    ·       Must be able to drive forklift.

    ·       Must have problem solving skills and some mechanical aptitude.

    Required Education & Experience:

    ·       US High School diploma or GED equivalency or equivalent experience

    ·       1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience (extrusion preferred)

    Additional Qualifications

    CORE COMPETENCIES

    ·       Teamwork

    • Achieving Results with Urgency
    • Communication Skills
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Customer Centric
    • Principled

    ·       Interpersonal Skills

    ·       Adaptable

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

    ·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

    ·       surveillance testing conducted annually

    o   required to wear a half mask respirator

    o   test for Lead, Candium & Chrominium(Heavy Metals)

    ·       stand up to12hrs per shift

    ·       use hands to finger 8 to 12hrs per shift

    ·       handle and/or feel and reach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shift

    ·       required to walk up to 12hrs per shift

    ·       required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shift

    ·       occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 55 lbs

    ·       specific vision abilities required include:

    o   close vision

    o   color vision

    o   depth perception

    o   ability to adjust focus

     

     

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:                               

    ·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to:

    o   moving mechanical parts

    o   fumes or airborne particles

    o   noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office noise levels to loud noise

    ·       Employees are required to wear mandatory PPE(8 to 12hrs per shift)which include:

    o   hearing protection when on production floor

    o   respirators required up to 8hrs per shift

    o   steel toe shoes/boots when on production floor

    o   specific gloves when performing specific tasks

    o   hard hat when on production floor

    Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

    Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

     

     

    DESCRIPTION:

    Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

    • Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports  
    • Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy   
    • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint  
    • Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

    Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

    WHY AVIENT:

    Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

    At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

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Extrusion Operator- 3rd shift
  • Avient Corporation
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Please feel free to attend our walk-in interview hours every Wednesday and Friday from 11am-1pm. You will have the opportunity to meet directly with a manager to interview. Job Summary - Manufacturing...
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Extrusion Operator- 2nd shift
  • Avient Corporation
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary - Manufacturing Extrusion Operator Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Extrusion Operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery to...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Extrusion Operator- 2nd shift
  • Taleo Social Sourcing
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary – Manufacturing Extrusion Operator Under the direction of the Shift Leader and Production Supervisor/Manager, the Extrusion Operator is responsible for set up and operation of machinery to...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Extrusion Operator- 2nd shift
  • 2nd shift - Avient Careers
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Please feel free to attend our walk-in interview hours every Wednesday and Friday from 11am-1pm. You will have the opportunity to meet directly with a manager to interview. Job Summary – Manufacturing...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Machine Operator/ Extrusion Plastic Operator
  • Filmtech Corporation Of Sigma Plastics Group
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Reports to: Shift Supervisor Under the Direction of: Process Tech Extruder Operator’s job entails producing products according to formula and roll specifications of the job orders. The main responsibi...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Senior Financial Analyst
  • Construction Specialties, Inc
  • Lebanon, NJ
  • CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC. Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufactu...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Trainer
  • PAC Worldwide
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Description The Team Trainer is responsible for developing personnel to perform their po...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manufacturing Associate
  • PMRS
  • Horsham, PA
  • Job Description Job Description We are open to both recent graduates as well as those already in employment who are look...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Extrusion Technician
  • Paragon Staffing, LLC
  • Somerset, NJ
  • Paragon Staffing, LLC is a company that specializes in connecting job seekers with employers who are seeking temporary, ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cybersecurity Support Analyst Intern
  • Construction Specialties, Inc
  • Lebanon, NJ
  • CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC. Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufactu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Worker
  • PSI Personnel, LLC
  • Doylestown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking Warehouse Packers/Sorters, Quality Control, Extruder Operator, Production...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Machine Operator
  • Valley Extrusions
  • Allentown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking Plastic Extrusion Operators to become a key part of our team. This is a h...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cybersecurity Support Analyst Intern
  • Construction Specialties, Inc.
  • Lebanon, NJ
  • Cybersecurity Support Analyst Intern - ( 240001D ) **Description** **CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.** Founded in 1948, C...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Easton is a city in and the county seat of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The city's population was 26,800 as of the 2010 census. Easton is located at the confluence of the Delaware River and the Lehigh River, roughly 55 miles (89 km) north of Philadelphia and 70 miles (110 km) west of New York City. Easton is the easternmost city in the Lehigh Valley, a region of 731 square miles (1,893 km2) that is home to more than 800,000 people. Together with Allentown and Bethlehem, the Valley embraces the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area, including Lehigh, Northampton, an...
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Income Estimation for Extrusion Operator jobs
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