Production Operator- Extrusion

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Extrusion Operator

Location: Wytheville, VA

Schedule: Rotating Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-minded Extrusion Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for safely operating extrusion lines and related equipment, optimizing productivity, and ensuring the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on position where you’ll troubleshoot issues, perform quality checks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Operate extrusion equipment (extruders, saws, blenders, etc.) in line with SOPs and safety standards.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments to resolve processing issues.

• Record and maintain accurate production records, run sheets, and quality checks.

• Operate blending and inspection equipment, including Unidyne, Megablender, Maguire Blenders, and Ultrasonic scope.

• Manage annealing requirements—load, unload, and anneal products according to SOPs.

• Conduct visual inspections of tooling and perform minor maintenance as needed.

• Support continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiatives.

• Assist with equipment setups, rod and plate size/material changes, and scrap disposition.

• Train apprentice extrusion operators and assist maintenance/engineering teams as needed.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following 5S standards.

• Safely operate Powered Motor Vehicles (PMVs).

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility (extrusion experience preferred).

• Ability to read and follow SOPs, Work Instructions, Job Safety Analysis, and safety data sheets.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.

• Comfortable using measuring equipment (tape measure, micrometers, UT, surface roughness tools).

• Computer literacy and good communication skills.

• Physically able to perform job requirements safely.

• Stable work history preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on role with opportunities to develop technical skills and advance within manufacturing.

• Be part of a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Work with industry-leading equipment and contribute to the success of our production operations.

Pay Transparency

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.70. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

You should be proficient in:

• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Injection Molding Machine
• Extrusion Machine
• Measurement Gauges
• Blow Molding Machine
• Calipers and Micrometers