Thermoplastics Extrusion Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Immediately: Thermoplastics Extrusion Technician — Canandaigua, NY

Step onto the floor and take ownership of a high-performance extrusion line. From startup checks to end-of-shift reporting, you’ll keep production moving safely, efficiently, and with a keen eye on quality.

A day in this role

Your shift kicks off with safety and quality verifications. You’ll set operating parameters to align with Standard Line Conditions, bring the line up to speed, and monitor scrap, utilization, and quality metrics in real time. When something drifts, you diagnose the cause and dial in the right adjustments—components, temperatures, speeds—so the run stays on target. Along the way, you capture measurements with gauges, calipers, and micrometers, record results, and log performance data promptly and accurately. You’ll also spot opportunities to streamline processes and pilot small improvements that boost output or consistency.

What you’ll handle

• Safe, efficient operation of extrusion equipment to hit waste, quality, and utilization goals.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and tuning of machine components and settings to resolve issues.
• Continuous improvement—identifying and implementing practical production enhancements.
• Quality checks with timely entry of inspection results.
• Strict adherence to Standard Line Conditions during operation.
• Accurate, on-time use of production performance reporting tools.

What you bring

• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude paired with strong problem-solving ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Background in manufacturing or machine operation is a plus, not a must.
• Team-first mindset with flexibility as priorities shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred proficiencies

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Plastic extrusion
• Injection molding
• Blow molding
• Blueprint reading

Tools and technologies

• Extrusion machines
• Injection molding machines
• Blow molding machines
• Measurement gauges
• Calipers and micrometers

Pay, shifts, and how to apply

• Competitive starting pay: $22.34–$22.84 per hour, paid weekly
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Shifts available: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM and 11:30 PM–8:00 AM
• Text to apply: 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Join us in Canandaigua, NY and keep a critical production line running at its best.