Extruder Operator

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Join a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well‑known brands like Duck®,
Frog Tape®,
Painter’s Mate®,
Shurtape®, T-Rex®,
Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

Operates complex extruding and rewinding equipment. Effectively directs the work center team to complete scheduled orders within the specifications and procedures established by Manufacturing, Quality Assurance R&D, and Engineering. Meets or exceeds the safety, quality, and productivity goals.

• Set-up, changeover, and operate extruders and all auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in die changes and cleaning.
• Calculate standard production requirements from the work order.
• Follow production schedule as communicated by the planning team or direction of the Shift Manager.
• Utilize a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Recognize and correct irregularities.
• Capable of running extruding equipment, packing product, and/or operating material handling equipment in an efficient manner.
• Communicate with the Shift Manager, Team Leads, and hourly team when production goals are not met to define and eliminate barriers.
• Ensure that the assigned machine(s) and team members are working in a safe and proper manner.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOP). Notify Shift Manager and/or Team Leads of discrepancies.
• Confirm component accuracy with the Bill of Material.
• Perform all required testing and record all pertinent information accurately.
• Pack finished product correctly in respect to quantity and product orientation.
• Adhere to the company’s policies and procedures.
• Support the company’s culture and values by promoting communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all individuals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• Complete any manufacturing formal training specific to assigned work centers.
• Able to perform multiple, often complex, tasks.
• Must use good judgment and be able to make decisions.
• Requires basic math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Must demonstrate a professional attitude toward work and co‑workers.
• Ability to satisfactorily operate material handling equipment. License required.
• High School or GED equivalent preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work requires hearing, mental and visual attention and 100% standing during the work day.
• Able to lift 50 lbs., able to bend and lift frequently, and able to work around dust.

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to…