Extrusion Operator - $23.69/hr - 27.81/hr; Shift Differential: $0.75/hr2nd Shift: 2pm - 10pm

Position: Extrusion Line Operator - Grade C-A

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Wage:  $23.69/hr - 27.81/hr

Shift: 2nd shift- 2pm-10pm

Shift Differential: $0.75/hr

Wage grade based on experience.

While reporting to the Extrusion Department Manager as the Extrusion Line Operator you will be responsible for the timely & efficient processing of the work requirements for the assigned line. Your main responsibility is the operation of the extruder and printing functions while directing the rest of the line operation.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Sets up, starts, and operates extruder pressure calibration tanks, spray cooling tank, cutter, re-cutter, water chilling system and printer.
• Selects and installs printing plates no plate cylinders and checks to insure proper alignment and registration.
• Operates to ensure proper application and curing of inks while complying with quality standards. Cleans color heads, printing plates, and blankets as required.
• Observes the production of plastic tubes and makes necessary adjustment to equipment to maintain proper production rate and quality objectives.
• Documents quality and process information as required and assists with first/last piece inspections and provide training to other team members as required.
• Set up and operate and extrusion machine and ensure proper dimensions are set up
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, and amounts, dimensions and flow of materials or ingredients
• Ensure that quality expectations are met and notify lead technician, or supervisor, when extruded product fails to meet standards
• Record and Maintain production data such as meter readings ad quantities, types and dimensions of materials produced
• Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure or die gaps

We’d love to hear from you if:

• At least one year of experience as an extrusion operator in a plastic packaging environment (must have been the operator or lead operator not helper or roll hanger)
• You have 1 to 3 years manufacturing experience / operation equipment.
• Experience in injection molding
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality control
• Have flexibility to rotate shifts as required and the ability to work overtime as required manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Toppan is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs.  We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!