Extrusion Technician

Extrusion Technician IThe Extrusion Technician I is responsible for safely removing extruded plastic sheet from the extrusion line, visually inspecting material for quality, and stacking finished sheets onto pallets in accordance with standard operating procedures. This role plays a key part in maintaining product quality and production efficiency by assisting with the final packaging of pallets for shipment or storage. Key duties include aligning sheet stacks accurately, applying protective interleaving materials if required, wrapping and banding pallets, and ensuring accurate labeling. The Extrusion Technician collaborates closely with line operators and the packaging team to support continuous operation and maintain a clean and safe work environment. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite's core values of Integrity and Improvement.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Safely pull extruded plastic sheet from the extrusion line, ensuring sheets are handled without damage or contamination.Neatly stack finished sheets onto pallets, aligning them properly to maintain product integrity and support efficient packaging.Perform visual checks for defects such as scratches, contamination, or dimensional issues, and communicate issues to the line operator or supervisor.Support the packaging process by placing interleaving materials (if applicable), banding and wrapping pallets, and applying correct labels.Keep extrusion and packaging areas clean, organized, and free from safety hazards in alignment with safety protocols.Qualifications:Education and Experience: High school diploma preferred Manufacturing experience preferred but not essentialSkills and Competencies: Strong communication and organizational skillsAvailable Benefits:Sign-On Bonus Health Insurance 401(k) and Employer Contribution Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Discount Program Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Life InsuranceABOUT PLASKOLITE:Plaskolite is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, Plaskolite has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. Plaskolite is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.