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Extrusion Technician​/Set-up

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: N-K MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 USD Hourly USD 22.00 HOUR
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Summary

This position coordinates the activities and employees of the assigned work area/machine under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, in association with the Plant Manager.

Extrusion Technician/set-up.

Summary

This position coordinates the activities and employees of the assigned work area/machine under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor, in association with the Plant Manager.

N-K Manufacturing Technologies, LLC, a leader in automotive injection molding and extrusion for over 25 years, has received significant new contracts resulting in immediate employment opportunities for an extrusion technician/set-up.

Starting at $22.00 an hour

N-K Offers An Excellent Wage And Benefit Package

Benefits include health/dental/vision/STD/LTD, PTO, ten paid holidays, and 401(k) with employer match.

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs assigned duties and acts in a manner that adheres to company safety policies and practices.
  • Prepare tools, equipment and required purge materials for change-over in addition to inspecting all parts for set up.
  • Tear down dies and downstream equipment from previous production run.
  • Cleans machines, dies, and other essential equipment needed in the extrusion process.
  • Installs new die, set up line equipment/presses for next production run, and perform new product trials.
  • Ensure proper material and equipment in place; input specifications into computer to run the lines.
  • Run line and inspect output; fine tune to ensure quality product that meets specifications and proper operation of equipment.
  • Complete required paperwork and documentation and communicates line conditions to appropriate leadership.
  • Helps to ensure that all auxiliary machinery and equipment is clean and free of oil and grease on surfaces. Machinery and equipment include, but not limited to:
  • Water chillers.
  • Air compressors.
  • Special trimming and de-flash equipment.
  • Material loading equipment material grinding equipment.
  • Machine shop equipment.
  • Assists in the proper cleanup and disposal of waste material and oil spills.
  • Removes scrap plastic on and around auxiliary machines.
  • Removes film buildup on gate and conveyor surfaces.
  • Assist Maintenance technicians when required.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Displays teamwork and effort in performance of all duties.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or modified.
Requirements

  • At least 3 years’ experience with Sheet and Profile extrusion process or related experience, preferably within the plastics or automotive industry.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to enter Production Date into computer monitoring system.
  • All positions require high school diploma equivalent or higher.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends required.
  • Experience with Plex Systems a plus.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Other
  • Industries Plastics Manufacturing

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