Production Operator Details

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands such as Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe, and Xerxes. We provide highly engineered solutions, technology, and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue
  365, Life Mart & more)
• Year‑round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

Hiring Production operator roles including:

• Brady Spooling Operator, responsible for setting up, feeding, spooling, cutting, and other necessary activities to complete work orders according to customer's specifications.
• Expansion/Extrusion Operator, responsible for operating, and maintaining all functions within the department, including the extrusion, expansion, and rewinding.
• Cutting Operator, responsible for tending to the machines to cut, bend, or straighten material. They will also examine completed work pieces for defects and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

• Sets up and operates machine.
• Observes, monitors, and adjusts machine as necessary.
• Positions, adjusts, and feeds material manually to complete orders.
• Reads work orders to determine product specifications or material requirements.
• Loads spools of material onto machine.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction and works with maintenance if necessary to identify appropriate repairs.
• Forecasts ahead to accommodate spooling schedule and daily orders.
• Assembles spools and boxes as required.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Actively participates and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of Health Safety & Environmental (HSE)‑relevant measures to promote an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) workspace.
• Ensures full adherence to the "Leader Standard Work" profile.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Provides training to new and/or junior employees with a focus on the SOP, performing work in a safe & efficient manner, and product quality within control limits and/or specifications as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1-year previous Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read gages, perform measurements, calculate differences to specification, and percentages.
• Computer and data entry skills of production metrics into production tracking systems.
• Manual dexterity, high willingness to learn and self‑motivation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with enthusiasm and reliability.
• Active listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment with frequently changing dynamics.
• Visual ability to examine or inspect material.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, order jackets, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Previous extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding experience preferred.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• Noise level is usually moderate with infrequent high levels possible for short durations.
• Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Making substantial movements/motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving spools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb and stoop, kneel or crouch.

• At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy.
• We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs.
• Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid…