Extrusion Machine Operator

Humble, United States | Posted on 09/02/2026

Extrusion Operator Jobs | Manufacturing Jobs | Copper Manufacturing | Machine Operator | Houston, Texas

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience

Department: Operations / Production

Industry: Copper & Metal Manufacturing

Recruiting Agency: Coopers Houston

Coopers Houston is recruiting an experienced or entry-level Extrusion Machine Operator for a growing industrial manufacturing operation in Houston, Texas
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This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience as an Extrusion Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Industrial Machine Operator, or Metal Manufacturing Operator
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The Extrusion Machine Operator will operate extrusion machinery used to manufacture copper and alloy products according to technical specifications, production schedules, quality requirements, and established operating procedures.

• Operate extrusion machinery according to production instructions and established procedures.
• Inspect extrusion machines and auxiliary equipment before beginning operations.
• Perform machine setup and calibration according to product specifications.
• Identify and report process deviations, equipment problems, or abnormal operating conditions.
• Record production information accurately in SAP or other production systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and equipment readiness.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area.
• Follow 5S workplace organization practices.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and production procedures.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supervisory teams.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 6 months–1 year of experience operating industrial machinery preferred.
• Manufacturing or production experience is an advantage.
• Experience with extrusion equipment or metal manufacturing is highly valued.

• Basic understanding of extrusion processes.
• Industrial machinery operation.
• Basic production reporting.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Overhead crane operation experience preferred.

• Safety awareness
• Teamwork
• Operational discipline
• Reliability
• Quality awareness
• Ability to follow production procedures

$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience.

$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience.