Extrusion Operator jobs in Lewiston, ME

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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Quality Lab Extrusion Operator- 1st shift
  • Avient Corporation
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary
    Avient is seeking an Extrusion Operator for our Quality Lab in our Lewiston Maine location. The Extrusion Operator will work from verbal/written instructions for the operation of extruder and blending equipment. The Extrusion Operator may be required to operate multiple extruders simultaneously. The Extrusion Operator operates as a team player to assist in meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Other duties may be assigned.
    Essential Functions

    • Mix and/or blend materials to be used in production
    • Setup of extruder, water bath, pelletizer, classifier, weighing and packing equipment
    • Select proper feeds, speeds and temperatures from material history in computer system and process order
    • Seal, stencil and/or label containers of finished product and move to designated area
    • Run mixers and or hoppers as assigned
    • Transfer blended material into specified containers
    • Use appropriate handling equipment to load machines and move finished material
    • Use production orders and formula sheets. Monitor operation of blenders, feeders and extruding equipment
    • Maintain 5S Cleanliness of work area
    • Ensure participation and cooperation in company implemented ESHA programs. Follow all company safety rules
    • Accurately maintain necessary logs, data, or reports
    • Other duties as assigned

    Education and Experience

    • High school diploma (or GED) preferred, educational requirements may be offset with proven success in a substantially similar role and requisite years of business experience.
    • 1 years related experience and/or training
    • Basic mathematical skills
    • Accuracy and attention to detail
    • Computer knowledge
    • Experience with blending equipment and twin-screw extruders
    • SAP experience a plus

    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.

    Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with expected 2021 revenues of $4.6 to $4.7 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

    • Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials
    • Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
    • Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

    Avient employs approximately 8,400 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:
    At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.

    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 in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.


    PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

     

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Quality Lab Extrusion Operator- 1st shift
  • Taleo Social Sourcing
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryAvient is seeking an Extrusion Operator for our Quality Lab in our Lewiston Maine location. The Extrusion Operator will work from verbal/written instructions for the operation of extruder a...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Quality Lab Extrusion Operator- 1st shift
  • 1st shift - Avient Careers
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryAvient is seeking an Extrusion Operator for our Quality Lab in our Lewiston Maine location. The Extrusion Operator will work from verbal/written instructions for the operation of extruder a...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Operator
  • Savage
  • Auburn, ME FULL_TIME
  • Savage is an innovative supply-chain solutions company. We are the leading provider of fully integrated systems, designed and operated to solve unique logistics and materials management challenges for...
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Roller Operator
  • Northeast Paving
  • Lewiston, ME FULL_TIME
  • Northeast Paving is New England's leading general contractor specializing in asphalt production, roadway paving, and heavy civil construction. Every year, we plan and build hundreds of public and priv...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Packaging Operator
  • BEPC Inc
  • Westbrook, ME FULL_TIME
  • BEPC is actively looking for a Packaging Operator in Westbrooke, ME area!! 3-month contract with possible extensions Pay Rate: $20.00-$23.16 Shift: M-F 2:00pm-11:00pm Inspects, labels and packages raw...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Pet/CT technologist 2,500 SIGN ON BONUS
  • RAYUS Radiology
  • Lewiston, ME
  • As a PET/CT Technologist, you will perform all Positron emission tomography (PET) and Positron emission tomography--comp...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Associates
  • Elmet Technologies LLC
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Production Associates Elmet Technologies based in Lewiston, Maine Elmet Technologies is seeking all types of Production ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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KFC Shift Manager
  • KBP Foods
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Join KBP Foods' KFC franchise as a Shift Manager and lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional customer service at...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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KFC Shift Manager
  • KBP Foods
  • Auburn, ME
  • Join KBP Foods' KFC franchise as a Shift Manager and lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional customer service at...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Workers- Up to $18/hr! Multiple Shifts! Hiring Now! 790623
  • Bonney Staffing
  • Auburn, ME
  • Compensation: $17.75 - $18.75 per hour Are you looking for an encouraging and upbeat workplace? Do you have the drive to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Helper - $20.50+/hour
  • The Judge Group
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Production Operator - $23+/hour
  • The Judge Group
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Our client is currently seeking a Production Manager/Shift Manager in South Boston for a Food Manufacturing company on 2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lewiston (/ˈluːɪstən/; officially the City of Lewiston, Maine) is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. The city borders the coastal sideways of the Gulf of Maine and is south of Augusta, the state's capital, and north of Portland, the cultural hub of Maine. It is one-half of the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan Statistical Area, commonly referred to as "L.A." or "L-A." Lewiston exerts a significant impact upon the diversity, religious variety, commerce, education, and economic power of Maine. It is known for a relatively low cost of living, substantial...
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Income Estimation for Extrusion Operator jobs
$38,809 to $49,678
Lewiston, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago