Extruder Operator
- Location
- US - Bristol, TN
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Extrusion Operator Location: Bristol, TN Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Production Supervisor/Lead Status: Full-Time Position Summary Westlake Royal Building Products is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Extrusion Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate a minimum of six extrusion lines producing PVC plastic mouldings while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met. The successful candidate will perform tooling changeovers, die cleaning, quality inspections, and process monitoring while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Key Responsibilities Equipment Operation & Production
• Operate and monitor a minimum of six extrusion lines while maintaining proper machine settings.
- Operate and monitor a minimum of six extrusion lines while maintaining proper machine settings.
- Bundle, stack, and prepare extruded mouldings for downstream processes.
- Monitor color, extrusion rates, profile configuration, and production counts.
- Maintain a steady supply of compound material at assigned machines.
- Input production and process data into the designated acquisition system.
- Assist with moving and handling extruded materials as needed.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Inspect products to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Grade and identify rejects according to quality requirements.
- Remove burrs, fuzz, and other imperfections from profiles.
- Ensure profiles are oriented and bundled correctly for shipment and storage.
• Perform tooling changeovers and die cleaning.
- Perform tooling changeovers and die cleaning.
- Maintain extrusion equipment in proper operating condition.
- Identify and report equipment issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, leads, and supervisors. • Maintain regular and reliable attendance. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education
• High school diploma or GED required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of industrial manufacturing experience and/or training preferred.
- One to three years of industrial manufacturing experience and/or training preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting abilities.
- Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting abilities.
- Proficient math skills, including the ability to calculate ratios, percentages, fractions, and measurements.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple extrusion lines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, leads, and supervisors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, leads, and supervisors.
- Ability to document production information accurately and clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to push a 900-pound buggy approximately 200 feet multiple times per day.
- Must be able to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
- Occasional exposure to airborne particles.
- High-noise environment requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must adhere to all safety requirements and wear required PPE.
• Competitive pay and benefits package
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Safety-focused work environment
- Stable industry leader committed to innovation and quality
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
From Westlake's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 1 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job