Extrusion Operator at Ensinger, Inc. – Washington, Pennsylvania

If you are mechanically inclined, interested in adding value through manufacturing, looking for the stability of a growing global company – an Ensinger career is for you. As an Extrusion Operator, you will be part of a team responsible for the safe, productive operation of a market leading company’s innovative facility.

Ensinger processes high performance engineering plastics at our North American headquarters in North Strabane Township. Serving a growing market for engineering plastics, Ensinger combines our processing and extrusion expertise with a deep knowledge of high-performance polymers and applications.

Located in Washington County since 1985, Ensinger has grown year over year. To support our continued growth Ensinger has recently constructed a 65,000 sq. ft. warehousing and shipping facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a team to safely meet or exceed production targets and goals

• General manufacturing tasks (supply raw material, store finished goods, perform quality checks, set up & tear down equipment and maintain good housekeeping)

• Operate pressure extrusion equipment

• Support the care and maintenance of all equipment in safe operating condition

• Support continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, advanced applicable technical education, a plus

• Demonstrated effective communication skills

• Detail oriented, ability to monitor production parameters and clearly report or record production data

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and calipers/measuring devices

• Aptitude to learn and operate computer-based manufacturing equipment and systems

• Ability to lift 55 pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Willingness to work a rotating, continuous operating schedule based on 12-hour shifts. The schedule affords every other weekend off, while averaging 3.5 shifts per week.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, a plus

• Working knowledge of computer software including Excel and Word, a plus

Additional Information

• For additional information about Ensinger, please see our website: www.ensingerplastics.com

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Must be able to pass a drug screening

Benefits

$22.00/hr. to start in a pay-for skill program with top rates greater than $29.00. Competitive benefit package, ncluding Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/match, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Safety Shoe Allowance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, more.

Ensinger, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time