Extruder Operator

Job Details:

Job Location:

FONTANA, CA 92337, Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly, The Extruder Operator is responsible for operating extrusion lines to manufacture pipe in accordance with established company specifications. This role includes performing production tasks, conducting visual inspections, and packaging finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently met, works rotating shifts.

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly in compliance with Total Housekeeping Management (THM) and ISO standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet all qualification requirements.
• Work under the direction of the Supervisor.
• Operate extruder machines and control panels used to produce PVC pipe.
• Assist with machine changeovers.
• Measure pipe specifications and report any issues to the Supervisor and Quality Control.
• Identify visual defects in pipe during production.
• Accurately calculate and adjust puller speeds as required.
• Cut Quality Control testing samples when needed.
• Perform minor equipment repairs.
• Follow safe work practices and report hazardous conditions.
• Train inexperienced employees when required.
• Perform all necessary measurements using calipers and micrometers to ensure pipe is within tolerance.
• Accurately complete Production Inspection Reports and all supporting documentation.
• Record bi‑hourly line checks and notify the Supervisor of any changes.
• Operate a forklift to move finished product, boxes, materials, and supplies.
• Accurately calculate and make required adjustments to extrusion lines.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs.
• Record machine conditions and report abnormalities to the Supervisor.
• Accurately calculate machine rate and speed.
• Clean extruder and cooling tank water filters.
• Make and collect Quality Control samples as required.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent; OR at least 6 months of related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

None required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, decimals, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Adequate sight, hearing, and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles (forklifts, sweepers, cars, pickups).
• Ability to visually distinguish proper product identification, warning indicators, and operational signals.
• Ability to hear and differentiate between warning alarms and normal operating sounds.
• Ability to visually verify accuracy and neatness of assigned job tasks.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed for operating, cleaning, or packaging equipment and products.
• Ability to maintain balance and body equilibrium when walking, standing, or crouching in all areas, even with limited supervision.
• Ability to verbally communicate in person or by telephone with coworkers to complete job requirements.
• Ability to clearly hear and understand verbal communication in person or by telephone.
• Ability to see and…