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Extrusion Operator 1

Vista Mfg.
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Job Title: Extrusion Operator 1

Reports To: Extrusion Team Lead

Direct reports: n/a

Key relationships: Extrusion Team Lead, Extrusion Technician, Extrusion Operator

Role Purpose:

Assist in and work towards independence in setting up, pulling down, making adjustments on, and tear down of some extrusion lines and some profiles.

Requirements:

US work authorization (Required)

High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)

Basic math skills

Able to lift 50lbs

Use of quality inspection tools (i.e., calipers, gauges, tape measure, etc.)

Able to follow directives set forth from team lead and/or management

Vista Core Competencies

Essential attributes: Attention to detail, flexible, coachable, reliable

Key Responsibilities:

Extrusion operational readiness, which includes the following:

Assist in, and to be working towards independence in set up, tear down, and pull down of extruder, tooling, and downstream equipment as directed by Team Lead for specific extrusion lines and profiles

Run extrusion line(s) for a whole day or part of a day

Bring compound to extruder and compound according to set-up sheet

Make spools/boxes according to work instructions

Package extruded part according to set-up sheet

Check parts frequently per quality control plan/set-up sheet per conformance to specifications

Identify defects on extruded products

Assist in basic troubleshooting to bring part back into specification

Assist breaks as directed by Management

Assist in running the Regrind area

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area

Follow all requirements to support Vista Quality Objectives

If deficient in any area of responsibility, appropriate training will be implemented, and successful completion evaluated. The above items are not an exhaustive description, and additional duties may be required.

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