Extrusion Operator jobs in Hutchinson, KS

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
  • Westlake
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

    Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE : WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America.

    Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation.

    Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok® spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building .

    To learn more, visit the website at

    SUMMARY

    The production operator is assigned to a specific cell or work area on a production shift and is responsible for the efficient operation of the production equipment and required to perform the following duties.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
    • Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
    • Maintain operation of multiple lines, including loading gaskets and packaging end product for shipment.
    • Visually inspect product for quality assurance purposes.
    • Measure and record pipe dimensions as required. Take the proper action according to SPC Charting
    • Control dimensions to maintain pipe specifications with direct supervision.
    • Move bundled pipe from work area (scrap and good product).
    • Assist in production line start-up activities and changeovers.
    • Follow all operational and safety procedures.
    • Cut and band scrap as directed.
    • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area per established housekeeping standards.
    • Understand Belling Operations.
    • Report any equipment malfunctions, product defects or unsafe conditions immediately.
    • Read and Understand SOP’s contained in Operator Manual
    • Relieve and assist other operators as needed.
    • Work as a team with other personnel.
    • Other duties as required
    • Follows all SAFETY rules per orientation.
    • Possess the skill and ability to purge a line down with supervision.
    • Proper stacking of pipe in lifts.
    • Perform visual inspection for quality of pipe; seek higher authority when in doubt.
    • Remove gaskets from scrap pipe. Pipe with gaskets will NOT be placed in the scrap cart.
    • Knows and can display how to get all quality readings from the pipe.
    • Can accurately fill out and use the Control Charts to maintain weights at or below goal
    • Is responsible for assisting supervisor and manufacturing personnel during changeovers.

    Areas included but not limited to :

    • Changing tank rubbers
    • Cleaning sprayers
    • Putting in pull pipe
    • Cleaning around beller, spray tanks, vacuum tanks and the extruder
    • Checks print strip
    • Performs assigned task during start-up
    • Is responsible for recording vacuum on vent system and notifies supervisor or lead operator on any low vacuum.
    • Can completely and accurately fill out operator sheets.
    • Is responsible for cutting any quality samples assigned by QC.
    • Can communicate all issues to both lead operator and the supervisor.
    • Maintaining clean, organized work area

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • No prior experience or training required.
    • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English. Communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to work well with operators, shift leaders an office personnel.

    Shares information with co-workers as needed.

    • Ability to read a tape measure, add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel;

    reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

    The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 40-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid, hot and cold conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

    If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

    Last updated : 2024-02-27

  • 28 Days Ago

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Extrusion Machine Operator
  • Luminous Personnel
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Duties / Responsibilities : Assist in setting up machine to specifications outlined on the order Assist in setting up machine to standard time and procedure Helps opera...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Extrusion Operator (D Shift)
  • Westlake Careers
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent w...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Extrusion Operator (D Shift)
  • Westlake Careers
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. Westlake Pipe & Fittings supplies gasketed, solvent w...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Machine Operator B-CNC Extrusion - 2nd Shift
  • Textron Aviation
  • Wichita, KS FULL_TIME
  • Machine Operator B-CNC Extrusion - 2nd Shift321947 Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passio...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Draftsman
  • Plastics Extrusion Machinery LLC
  • McPherson, KS FULL_TIME
  • Mechanical Draftsman Job Brief Mechanical draftsman will prepare drawing layouts and parts list that show the details for a wide variety of machinery and tooling. These layouts indicate dimensions, fa...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • AutoZone's Full-Time Shift Supervisors assist the Store Manager with leading company initiatives and ensuring maximum pr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Molding Technician III
  • Saint Gobain
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • Pourquoi a-t-on besoin de vous ? This Job Matters What's the job? Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, the ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assembler
  • Manpower
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • Manpower is hiring experienced assemblers for our client located in Mcpherson, KS. You could be working in a team enviro...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Control Internship
  • CRH
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • Job ID: 494902 APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was estab...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assembler
  • Forest River Bus
  • Hutchinson, KS
  • Forest River, Inc., the Nation's largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Extrusion Operator (D Shift)
  • Westlake Corporation
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Extrusion Operator (D Shift)
  • Westlake Corporation
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We w...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Assembler Operator
  • Peak Technical Staffing USA
  • Mcpherson, KS
  • P-CSD-001 1st Shift: 6:00AM to 4:30PM TITLE: Assembly Operator SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: General assembly of products under d...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hutchinson is the largest city and county seat in Reno County, Kansas, United States, and located on the Arkansas River. It has been home to salt mines since 1887, thus its nickname of "Salt City", but locals call it "Hutch". As of the 2010 census, the city population was 42,080. Each year, Hutchinson hosts the Kansas State Fair, and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Basketball Tournament. It is the home of the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center aerospace museum and Strataca (formerly known as Kansas Underground Salt Museum). Hutchinson is located at 38°3′39″N 97°55′47″W...
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Income Estimation for Extrusion Operator jobs
$37,088 to $47,475
Hutchinson, Kansas area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago