Extrusion Operator

Macpower Digital Assets Edge

Location

Franklin Park, IL, 60131

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

23 April 2026

Shift Timings: 06:00 PM to 06:00 AM Rotating Schedule of 12 Hours shifts, 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend
Salary Range: $35,000.00 to $47,000.00
No. of Positions: 10

Job Summary: While reporting to the Extrusion Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating all Extrusion equipment in a safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. This position is in our Plastics facility in beautiful Franklin Park, IL
Must-Haves:

At least 1 year extrusion experience.
Ability to adjust machine dimensions.
Must be able to lift 50 LBS.

Day to day responsibilities include:

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.

Skills & Experience:

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)
2 years of machine operator experience
2 years of manufacturing experience
Experience in injection molding
Steel toe shoes
Ability to read, write, and perform math skills
Sense of urgency and responsibility
Understanding of manufacturing and quality control
Lift 50 LBS.