Lead Extrusion Technician PVC B Crew

Hours: 6:45AM to 7PM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule.

Compensation: $29.00-$36.50 an hour.

• Contributes to accident free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Provides continuous training, technical guidance, and support to Extrusion Operators.
• Owner of SUR (Scrap/Utilization/Rate) metrics and Quality results.
• Leads plant in production and workplace efficiency methodologies, such as 6S, TPM, SMED.
• First responder for process troubleshooting to drive improvements.
• Responsible for auditing operator reports for details.
• Performs audit of process set point control.
• Ensures audit Bills of Process and Standard Operating Procedures are utilized and improved upon when necessary.
• Acts as primary contact with Process Technician for issues/projects, Quality team for product quality issues, and Maintenance Technician for improvements and work order completion.
• Executes minor maintenance and assists Maintenance Technician if necessary.
• Serves as a key contributor to line commissioning after maintenance/process events.
• Fills in when Supervisor is not present on shift. Performs job and duties of the Supervisor when needed.
• Guides and mentors other Extrusion Techs on shift to perform job successfully.

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Significant experience running an extrusion line.
• Meet qualification and certification requirements established by Timber Tech’s Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; understand manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Must be self‑directed and motivated and able to multi‑task in fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Work schedule flexibility, with advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job including:
  Push / Pull / Lift / Manipulate 10lbs – 100lbs.
• Ability to stand for complete shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending climbing and crawling are often required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures that can become very hot depending on the weather.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. For more information about your rights, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.