Polymer Profile Extrusion Line Technician

Grow your skills while you earn — from day one

Imagine stepping onto the production floor with a mentor at your side, learning the ins and outs of plastics extrusion as you build a career with clear milestones and pay increases.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting pay: $19.00/hour (+$2.00/hour shift differential)
• Within 1 year you can earn $23.00+/hour
• Shift: Days: 7:45am to 8:00pm (2-2-3 schedule) | Nights: 7:45pm to 8:00am (2-2-3 schedule)

Your first months: a day in the life

You’ll arrive for shift handoff, review production targets, and set up multiple lines using schematics and prints. Throughout the shift you’ll monitor extrusion parameters, perform precise measurements with a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers, and keep packaging and stacking on pace with output. You’ll log data in our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), coordinate with teammates, and keep safety, quality, and customer requirements front and center.

What you’ll do

• Follow written and verbal directions provided in English
• Watch over multiple manufacturing lines; stack, pack, and label products
• Read schematics/prints and set up machines for production runs
• Use basic math to take accurate measurements (tape measure, calipers, etc.)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to maintain quality
• Communicate status and handoff notes clearly to coworkers
• Prioritize safety, quality, and on-time customer fulfillment

Bring (or build) these strengths

• Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude; willingness to learn
• Equipment Troubleshooting and general Troubleshooting Skills
• Precision Measurement & Inspection; Shop Math Skills
• Machine Setups for Production Runs; Blueprint Reading
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Previous manufacturing experience is helpful

Tools & technologies you’ll encounter

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Extrusion Machine
• Injection Molding Machine
• Thermoforming Machine
• Blow Molding Machine
• Pelletizer Machine
• Tube Mill and Tube / Pipe Bender
• Calipers and Micrometers

Advancement you can count on

Follow a clear path from Trainee → Operator C → Operator B → Operator A → Production Tech . Earn while you learn—our Production Techs earn $30.00+/hour (+ shift differential).

Benefits & culture

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance; Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• A positive, team-oriented work culture

Pre-employment notice

We do pre-employment including pre-employment physicals and drug screens (including THC)

Build your future with us

At Deceuninck North America, we build sustainable, innovative products—and lasting careers. Your hard work is recognized, your growth is supported, and your future is bright. Let’s build something great—together.