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Extrusion Operator
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Alltex Staffing Personnel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Production, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Extrusion Operator (Single-Screw & Twin-Screw) Company: C.E. Shepard Company
Location:
Houston, TX
Position Type:
Full-Time Position Summary C.E. Shepard Company is seeking an experienced Extrusion Operator with hands-on experience operating single-screw and twin-screw extrusion lines in a plastics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for machine setup, operation, troubleshooting, quality control, and maintaining production efficiency while ensuring all safety and quality standards are met. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor single-screw and twin-screw extrusion equipment.
- Adjust machine parameters including temperature zones, screw speeds, pressures, feed rates, and cooling systems.
- Start up and shut down extrusion lines according to company procedures.
- Monitor product quality throughout production runs and make process adjustments as necessary.
- Troubleshoot extrusion process issues to minimize downtime and material waste.
- Perform product inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring devices.
- Maintain accurate production records, quality checks, and machine logs.
- Blend and load raw materials according to production specifications.
- Coordinate material changes, color changes, and product changeovers.
- Work closely with Quality Control and Production Supervisors to ensure specifications are met.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Identify mechanical or process issues and communicate with maintenance personnel.
- Follow all OSHA, safety, housekeeping, and manufacturing procedures.
- Assist with packaging and staging of finished products as needed.
- 5+ years of extrusion operating experience preferred.
- Experience operating single-screw and/or twin-screw extruders required.
- Experience in plastics manufacturing, compounding, pipe, sheet, film, pelletizing, profile, or tubing extrusion preferred.
- Strong understanding of extrusion processes and material flow characteristics.
- Ability to read production specifications, work orders, and quality requirements.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong math and measurement skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Plastic resin processing.
- Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), PVC, HDPE, LDPE, or engineered plastics.
- Extrusion compounding operations.
- Quality inspection and process control.
- Forklift certification or experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and varying temperatures.
- Ability to wear required PPE.
- Single-Screw Extrusion
- Twin-Screw Extrusion
- Process Optimization
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Control
- Machine Setup & Changeovers
- Preventive Maintenance
- Production Documentation
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork & Communication
Lunches:8 hrs-30 min paid 10 hrs-45 min paid
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