Top 51 Extrusion operator Jobs in California

Extrusion Supervisor
IPS Corporation —Fontana, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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8d
Sr. Extrusion Technician
Cirtec Medical Corp. —Santa Clara, CA
- $42 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Machine Operator (1st Shift - Extrusion)
AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $22.25 - $22.75 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Extrusion Operator/Tech (2nd shift)
Freudenberg Medical LLC —Baldwin Park, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Extrusion Operator/Tech (3rd shift)
Freudenberg Medical LLC —Baldwin Park, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- ERP systems
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Machine Operator (3rd Shift - Extrusion)
AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $23.00 - $23.50 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Extrusion (BlowMold) Operator (Graveyard Shift)
Producers Dairy Foods Inc —Fresno, CA
- $24.68 - $27.42 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Slitter Operator / Laminator Operator
Impackt Solutions —Dublin, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Aluminum Cast House Operator - $22.23 and will increase to $25.27
Kaiser Aluminum —Los Angeles, CA
- $22.23 - $28.56 an hour
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Operator Assembler II (Contract)
Cirtec Medical Corp. —Santa Clara, CA
- $25 an hour
- Contract
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Control Inspector (CMM)
CHawk Technology —Hayward, CA
- $22 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Set-Up
Pexco, LLC —Yorba Linda, CA
- $24 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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Extruder Operator
Talnt —Woodland, CA
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Computer skills
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CNC Operator 1
Pexco LLC —Yorba Linda, CA
- $19 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
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6d
Mixer Operator-2nd shift
Advance Services —Woodland, CA
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Machine Operator
EPS —Placentia, CA
- $18 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
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Machine Operator (2nd Shift - Extrusion)
AIRTECH INTERNATIONAL INC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $22.50 - $23.00 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Extruder Technician
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited —Fontana, CA
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mechanical knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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14d
Blow Mold Operator
Producers Dairy Foods Inc —Fairfield, CA
- Entry level
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1d
Production Technician (Night Shift)
Newlight Technologies Inc —Huntington Beach, CA
- $24 - $29 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
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Extrusion Supervisor

IPS Corporation -
Fontana, CA

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Job Details

$80,000 - $100,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Polymers experience in materials engineering
Manufacturing management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Blueprint specification interpretation
Team leadership
Engineering process optimization
MRP
Team development
Managing manufacturing teams
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Production troubleshooting
Team building

Full Job Description

Job Title: Extrusion Supervisor
Location: Fontana, CA

About the Company:
IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

IPS Corporation is a portfolio company that is part of Centerbridge Partners. Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — private equity, private credit and real estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for its investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and has approximately $36 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.centerbridge.com.

About the Role:
The Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion operations, ensuring consistent product quality, meeting production targets, optimizing line efficiency, and maintaining a safe working environment. This role demands strong technical knowledge of plastic extrusion processes combined with proven leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Directly supervise, train, and mentor a team of extrusion operators, technicians, and material handlers (typically 6–12 direct reports).
Oversee daily production schedules across multiple extrusion lines to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.
Monitor and optimize extrusion processes, including melt temperature, screw speed, haul-off speed, cooling, and dimensional control.
Troubleshoot common extrusion issues such as dimensional variations, surface defects, melt fracture, surging, and die swell.
Manage setup, changeovers, and startup/shutdown procedures for extruders and downstream equipment.
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and quality concerns.
Enforce all safety policies and procedures (OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, PPE, machine guarding) and lead safety meetings.
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs): line efficiency, scrap rate, uptime, throughput, and OEE.
Control raw material usage (resins, additives, colorants) and minimize waste.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
Conduct employee performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and participate in hiring decisions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO/QMS standards, and all regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in plastic extrusion, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or lead role.
Strong technical knowledge of single-screw and twin-screw extruders, dies, calibrators, haul-offs, cutters, winders, and auxiliary equipment.
Experience with a variety of polymers including HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PC, and engineering resins.
Proven ability to troubleshoot extrusion defects and optimize process parameters for consistent quality and output.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and process specifications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training in extrusion technology (e.g., Paulson, Rauwendaal, or equivalent).
Experience with profile extrusion, pipe/tubing, sheet, film, or compounding.
Knowledge of die design, maintenance, and repair.
Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality systems.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods, walk production floor, and climb stairs/ladders as needed.
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, and moving machinery.
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including overtime, nights, and weekends when required.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

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extrusion operator jobs in california

Extrusion Supervisor

Sr. Extrusion Technician

Machine Operator (1st Shift - Extrusion)

Extrusion Operator/Tech (2nd shift)

Extrusion Operator/Tech (3rd shift)

Machine Operator (3rd Shift - Extrusion)

Extrusion (BlowMold) Operator (Graveyard Shift)

Slitter Operator / Laminator Operator

Aluminum Cast House Operator - $22.23 and will increase to $25.27

Operator Assembler II (Contract)

Quality Control Inspector (CMM)

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Extruder Operator

CNC Operator 1

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Machine Operator

Machine Operator (2nd Shift - Extrusion)

Extruder Technician

Blow Mold Operator

Production Technician (Night Shift)

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