Extrusion Operator
Core
Operate and maintain food-grade extrusion machinery to produce high-quality recycled plastic resin products.
Role type
Extrusion Operator
Builds
Recycled polyethylene (PE) resin for food, beverage, personal care, and industrial packaging
Domain
Manufacturing / Recycling
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Extrusion machine operation, machine setup, raw material preparation, die and filter maintenance, production monitoring, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, safety compliance, record keeping
Preferred skills
Polymer processing certification, forklift license, SAP experience
Technologies
Extrusion equipment, test equipment (melt flow index, bulk density, colorimetry), SAP
Responsibilities
Operate extrusion machines to produce resin according to specifications, Set up machines for different resin types, Prepare and load raw materials, Maintain and change dies, cutting blades, and filters, Monitor machine operating conditions (heat, pressure, vacuum, amps), Perform quality checks using test equipment, Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting, Adhere to safety protocols, Maintain production records
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
