at Aerotek in Skokie, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Extrusion Machine Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Extrusion Machine Operator to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for breaking down, cleaning, and setting up all dies and restarting extruders without supervision. You will be expected to operate extrusion lines with minimal to no assistance, troubleshoot downstream equipment problems, and produce parts from most materials. Additionally, you will prepare lines for production effectively and efficiently with the help of fellow operators placed on those lines. You will also be expected to maintain a high degree of accuracy and quality throughout the entire part run and to train junior operators to develop speed and accuracy in all processes. Lastly, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment will be a key part of your role.
Hard Skills
+ Machine Operator
+ Plastic
+ set up
Soft Skills
+ Ability to work independently
+ Problem-solving
+ Attention to detail
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Work Environment
We have openings on all 3 shifts (1st: 6-2:30, 2nd: 2-10:30, 3rd: 10-6:30). Training will be provided on the 1st shift for at least 1 week. Please note that we will be transitioning to 12-hour shifts in the future (either 6-6 or 7-7). There is no set timeline for this change, but candidates must be aware of this before starting.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
