Extrusion Operator A2/B2

Job Title: Extrusion Operator
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $19.00–$19.50/hr
Shift Timing: 12-hour rotating shift, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM

Job Summary:

The Extrusion Operator I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tubing extrusion machines, extrusion and coiling equipment, and packaging lines. This role involves performing repetitive machine operation tasks, assisting with line setup, and ensuring continuous production while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work effectively with team members and escalate safety, quality, and production concerns.

• Keep the work area and equipment clean.

• Support 6S improvement initiatives.

• Read and understand work procedures.

• Operate equipment safely according to company standards and procedures.

• Start machines from a powered-off state.

• Complete work order setups in electronic batch records, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.

• Operate machines to produce quality products at established production rates.

• Read and interpret equipment gauges and dials.

• Identify machine faults, troubleshoot issues, and restart equipment.

• Complete production records and work order documentation.

• Inspect and test products to ensure quality standards are met.

• Weigh, count, package, and label finished products.

• Learn to operate simple machines quickly and efficiently.

• Operate multiple machines as required.

• Support overtime activities as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to operate assigned processes independently.

• Ability to maintain production pace and meet shift goals.

• Perform routine safety inspections.

• Conduct required in-process quality inspections and moderate-difficulty testing and troubleshooting, including silicone, heparin, and packaging testing.

• Clear equipment jams and reset machines.

• Escalate equipment issues to line technicians when necessary.

• Perform changeovers involving tubing sizes and coils.

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, are preferred.

• Ability to read and understand procedures.

• Willingness to complete internal job training.

• Willingness to complete Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• 0–12 months of experience required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to perform visual inspections with and without magnification tools.

• Ability to use a computer or touchscreen to enter work order data.

• Ability to communicate effectively and hear instructions.

• Work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required PPE, including a smock, hairnet, shoe covers, hearing protection, safety glasses, and gloves.

• Ability to sit or stand for the duration of the shift.

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.