Machine Operator (Melt Extrusion) - Third Shift

Description

Pay: Starting $20.00-$24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: 11:00PM-7:30AM

$2,000 Sign On Bonus eligible ($1,000 after three months of employment, $1,000 after six months of employment)

Willing to Train!

Why Work With Us?

At Textiles Coated International (TCI), you’re joining a long-standing industry leader known for innovation, quality, and stability. Since 1985, TCI has been manufacturing high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites that are trusted in some of the world’s most demanding environments from chemical processing and power generation to medical, aerospace, and industrial applications.

TCI continues to grow and invest in cutting-edge technology, workforce development, and new product innovation. Our materials are known for unmatched chemical resistance, temperature stability, durability, and reliability, qualities that make us a global leader in PTFE and fluoropolymer solutions.

When you work at TCI, you become part of a company that values long-term solutions, reliable supply, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in a strong manufacturing culture, a commitment to quality, and an environment where employees can help create products used in critical, real-world applications.

If you’re looking to grow your career with a company that’s forward-thinking, hands-on, and deeply committed to excellence, TCI is the place to build your future.

Summary - Job Responsibilities – Activities:

• •Completes extrusion equipment set-ups, start-ups, change-overs and shut-downs, as required by standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production schedules
• •Performs process adjustments as needed to ensure that the product meets dimensional tolerances and visual quality criteria
• •Performs on-line product quality inspections, identifies quality issues, and troubleshoots film extrusion process as necessary
• •Maintains production tooling, dies and other extrusion equipment to ensure best operational condition of the equipment, performs cleaning and light preventive maintenance tasks
• •Fills out process records and daily production logs/reports as required
• •Reports non-conformances and assists Production Management and Process Engineering with technical issues
• •Mentors, supports and assists other extrusion operators
• •Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• •Able to document the overall production process including potential defects

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Health & Insurance Benefits

Medical & Dental: Company pays 80%

Life Insurance: 100% company-paid.

Short-Term Disability: Company pays 50%

401(k): Eligible after 6 months

Additional voluntary coverage options available

Please no agencies or recruiters.

Requirements

Education – Experience:

• •High school diploma or GED equivalent
• •Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics industry
• •2-3 years of film / sheet or other melt extrusion experience
• •Web handling experience, such as slitting, winding, or adhesive coating
• •Knowledge of how to drive a fork truck
• •Familiar with an ERP/Shop Floor Entry system
• •Knowledge of quality assurance
• •Familiar with 6S

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

Basic machining skills, mechanical dexterity, problem solving, knowledge of gauging and calibrating process equipment, basic math skills, safety lifts up to 50 pounds