Thermoplastic Extrusion Technician Job at Express Employment Professionals - Albany, Albany, NY

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  • Express Employment Professionals - Albany
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

Step Into the Night Shift: A Day-in-the-Life

At 7:00 PM, you step onto the production floor, fire up your line, and set the pace for a smooth overnight run. You fine-tune temperatures and speeds, keep an eye on gauges, and verify dimensions while polypropylene vent system components take shape. As the shift advances, you log data in the MRP, coordinate work orders with teammates, and prep a crisp handoff for the morning crew.

What You'll Do

  • Run and adjust extrusion lines producing polypropylene vent system parts
  • Share production rates and operational updates at shift change
  • Assign and track work orders across the team
  • Keep your area audit-ready using 5S housekeeping
  • Complete daily and weekly preventive maintenance tasks
  • Capture accurate production and quality data in the MRP system
  • Watch inventory and throughput to drive efficiency
  • Follow work instructions and in-process quality control checks
  • Champion continuous improvement opportunities

Who Thrives Here

  • Education: High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
  • Background: 2–5 years in manufacturing (extrusion, blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, or similar preferred)
  • Bonus skills: Plastic/metal welding or fabrication; forklift certification
  • Tech comfort: Basic Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Traits: Detail-driven, safety-first, clear communicator, self-motivated, follows written and verbal directions

Compensation, Schedule, and Work Type

  • Pay: $21/hr (overtime may be required)
  • Schedule: C Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; Monday–Wednesday, rotating to Monday–Thursday every other week
  • Job Type: On-site manufacturing/production role

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • 401(k) with company match (if applicable)
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Training and development opportunities

Tools You’re Comfortable With

  • Continuous improvement and lean principles
  • Material handling and inventory awareness
  • Mechanical systems troubleshooting and component repair
  • Plastic extrusion processes
  • Interpreting blueprints and specifications

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Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Day shift

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