Machine Operator - Extrusion (Spanish-Speaking)
20 days ago
Carrollton
Job DescriptionAbout IPS Industries, Inc.Since 1985, IPS Industries has been a leading global manufacturer in the packaging industry. With three strategically located distribution centers nationwide, we serve a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more. Headquartered in Cerritos, CA, IPS is minority-owned and committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer-focused solutions. Position SummaryWe are seeking a Machine Operator – Extrusion (Spanish-speaking) who is responsible for operating and adjusting extrusion equipment to meet product specifications and production targets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe operations, accurate record-keeping, and consistent product quality. We work 12-hour shifts (either days or nights, No rotating) on a 2-2-3 schedule, which gives every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Key Responsibilities • Perform startup and shutdown procedures for assigned extrusion lines, • Operate and adjust extruders, haul-offs, saws, dies, heaters, and cooling systems to maintain required product dimensions and quality, • Monitor machine controls and modify RPM, temperature, and die settings as needed, • Conduct continuous on-line inspections and verify finished product prior to inventory release, • Maintain detailed and accurate electronic production records and machine settings, • Support process optimization efforts to improve output and reduce scrap, • Assist in training lower-level operators and reinforce standard operating procedures, • Maintain a safe and orderly work environment in compliance with all policiesRequired Qualifications, • High school diploma or equivalent, • Spanish-speaking required to effectively communicate operational instructions and collaborate with production team members, • Ability to operate extrusion equipment and interpret machine control systems, • Basic computer proficiency for production data entry, • Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform routine adjustments and die changes, • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and perform physically demanding production tasksPreferred Qualifications, • Prior extrusion machine operation experience, • Experience in temperature-controlled manufacturing processes, • Experience training or mentoring production team membersPhysical Demands, • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and manual handling of materials, • Occasional bending, stooping, and kneeling, • Regular lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, • Visual acuity required for detailed product inspectionWork Environment, • Exposure to moving mechanical parts and industrial equipment, • Frequent exposure to temperature extremes associated with extrusion processes, • Elevated noise levels within the manufacturing facilityBenefits:, • Competitive hourly compensation, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Paid vacation and sick leave, • Medical, dental, and life insurance, • Performance-based raises to recognize your contributions