Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Twinsburg, OH, US, 44087
Duration: FTE
Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift & Night Shift Available

Job Description:
We are seeking motivated and reliable Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team in Twinsburg, Ohio. In this role, you will operate and monitor extrusion equipment used in the production of thermoplastic materials while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate has experience operating manufacturing machinery, preferably within plastics or extrusion environments, and can work independently in a fast-paced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, start, operate, and monitor extrusion equipment to meet production requirements.
• Load raw materials and support material mixing and drying processes.
• Feed materials into extrusion machinery according to work orders and customer specifications.
• Monitor machine temperatures, feed rates, controls, and overall performance.
• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect production lines regularly to identify equipment issues, defects, or operational concerns.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and safely shut down machinery when necessary.
• Perform quality inspections, measurements, and documentation of production results.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve daily production goals.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments and minor repairs as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate production machinery with minimal supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and quality checks.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including overtime as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the majority of the shift.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and workplace safety.
• Ability to lift and handle materials in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in plastics manufacturing or extrusion operations.
• Experience operating single-screw or twin-screw extruders.
• Forklift or tow motor experience.
• Basic mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Automotive maintenance, equipment repair, or similar hands-on mechanical experience.
• Experience making production equipment adjustments and troubleshooting mechanical issues.