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Plastics Extrusion Operator

Crafted Plastics Inc
Sheboygan, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Adjust machine components to regulate speeds,

pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of

materials or ingredients. Press control buttons to activate machinery

and equipment. Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to

verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as

templates, micrometers, or scales. Monitor machine operations and

observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions. Clear jams, and remove

defective or substandard materials or products. Notify supervisors when

extruded filaments fail to meet standards. Record and maintain

production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and

dimensions of materials produced. Review work orders, specifications, or

instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures,

components, settings, and adjustments for extruding, forming, pressing,

or compacting machines. Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.

Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products

involving several steps or processes. Turn controls to adjust machine

functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and

adjusting coolant flow. Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace

parts, such as nozzles, punches, and filters. Complete work tickets, and

place them with products. Thread extruded strips through water tanks and

hold-down bars, or attach strands to wires and draw them through tubes.

Remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after

production is complete. Change dies on extruding machines, according to

production line changes. Install dies, machine screws, and sizing rings

on machines that extrude thermoplastic or metal materials. Start

machines and set controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing

rings, and temperature, and to synchronize speed of extrusion. Measure

and examine extruded products to locate defects and to check for

conformance to specifications, adjusting controls as necessary to alter

products. Select nozzles, spacers, and wire guides, according to

diameters and lengths of rods. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements of Employer: Professional Licenses

/ Certifications: No Licenses or Certifications Requested Vehicle: No

Vehicle Requested Experience / Qualifications: Minimum of at least 2

years experience as a production extrusion operator. Pre-employment drug

screening required. Background check required. Notice for Job Seekers

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Crafted Plastics

1822 Martin Ave Sheboygan, WI 53083 E-Mail a Rsum: hr@crafted.com Apply

Online: https://www.craftedplastics.com/job-application

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