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Lead Extruder Operator - Night Shift
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- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
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- $19 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- High school diploma or GED
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- Paid holidays
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Extrusion Operator
Amcor —Batavia, IL
- $27.74 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Lead Extruder Operator - Night Shift

ITW -
Bartlett, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $30 an hour

Qualifications

Machine operation
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Managing production or assembly teams
English
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Shop math
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Manufacturing facility
Custom plastic extruder
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Safety standard operating procedures
Factory experience
Manufacturing company experience
Mechanical troubleshooting

Full Job Description

Job Description:

The Lead Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machines to produce high-quality products according to specifications. This role ensures consistent production output, monitors equipment performance, and performs quality checks throughout the shift.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Oversight

Assign tasks to assistant operators to ensure workflow efficiency
Provide guidance and training to new assistant operators
Act as the first point of escalation for technical, process and safety issues
Track productivity for the team
Monitor blending of materials
Fill in for Shift Supervisor as needed

Machine Setup & Operation

Set up extrusion lines according to production orders and specifications
Operate extrusion machines safely and efficiently
Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and minimize waste

Quality Control

Monitor product dimensions, appearance, and physical properties
Perform regular quality checks and document results
Identify and correct defects or inconsistencies in the product

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues
Report major equipment malfunctions to maintenance team

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate production records, including material usage and downtime
Complete shift reports and communicate with incoming/outgoing operators

Safety & Compliance

Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
Coach assistant operators and other employees on working safely at all times

Required Qualifications and Education:

High School diploma or GED
2+ years operating an extruder, ideally sheet and/or film extrusion operations
Must be able to read, write and speak in English to follow work order instructions, record process data and communicate with all levels from operators to management
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic math skills to calculate and enter roll data on appropriate forms, material weight, read work instructions, monitors, etc.
Must be able to work and lead in a team environment
Must be able to learn troubleshooting machines, operation of controls, etc.
Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and visually inspect rolls produced for defects
Possess good mechanical aptitude and safety awareness/attitude
Must follow safety protocols, procedures, and wear PPE as required and lead by example throughout the department

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to operate and maintain extrusion equipment
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
Perform repetitive hand and arm movements for machine adjustments and material handling
Good visual acuity and manual dexterity for reading gauges, monitoring controls, and inspecting product quality
Comfortable working in a factory environment with heat, noise, and moving machinery
Ability to wear and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear
Must be able to climb stairs or ladders and work at various heights as needed
Tolerance for standing and performing tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

This position will start as a day shift role and eventually transition to nights: 5PM-5:15AM Monday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday.

Compensation Information:

$25-$30 + shift differential for nights

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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