{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c59a39b7e6e1871a8c3def62","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c59a39b7e6e1871a8c3def62","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c59a39b7e6e1871a8c3def62","title":"Line Operator","description":"Description:\n***Please Note***\nStart dates will likely be mid to late November. Shift schedules may be days or nights. Please specify a preference on your application. Please understand that we may not be able to accommodate your shift preference. Start dates and schedules may be subject to change as the plant is still under construction after the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.\nSUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:\nThe Line Operator is responsible for physically operating an extrusion line in a way that ensures all products are produced free from cosmetic and physical defects and are within manufacturing tolerances. The Line Operator is responsible for the quality of the product run and adjusts and documents operating conditions to produce the highest attainable quality of pipe in a safe and efficient manner.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nKnows and understands the quality and material requirements for all products being produced\nMonitors operating parameters of product and extrusion equipment to confirm that product materials and quality requirements are being met\nStarts production lines and makes necessary adjustments to process conditions and to extrusion equipment including the extruder, die, water, and vacuum tank\nMonitors cooling system (both vacuum and spray) to ensure proper operation, which includes, but is not limited to, water levels within the vacuum tank, proper flow and spray pattern in spray tanks, and water temperature.\nMaintains accurate documentation of all product dimensions on production reports and accurately tracks “Lost Production Hours” including the reasons for lost time\nEnsures all unused tooling is returned to the tool room\nCoordinates required tooling changes with other operators that have responsibilities on the line\nEnsures pipe is marked with proper print line as specified in the quality manual\nFollows all company-standard and position-specific safety requirements, and reports any unsafe working conditions or broken equipment to the Extrusion Supervisor/Production Manager\nPerforms any other duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Production Manager\nRequirements:\nEDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:\nHigh school diploma or 1 year extrusion experience\nAbility to read and write English\nAbility to perform simple math, add, subtract, multiply, divide and take measurements\nKnowledge and understanding of the job duties of Downstream Operators, Material Handlers, and Reel Builders\nKnowledge and understanding of the smooth core procedures and operation\nValid lift truck/forklift license\nWorking knowledge of extruders, printers, reelers, vacuum systems, chiller systems, resin systems, pullers, quality control standards, and product specifications\nOCCUPATIONAL AND/OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAttendance is an essential part of the job\nUnderstanding of paperwork procedures and documentation requirements\nFamiliarity with inventory procedures for raw materials used in extrusion\nAbility to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance\nAbility to climb ladders, listen to equipment, look for defects and sense temperature changes in the finished product\nAbility to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects\nWORKING CONDITIONS:\nManufacturing floor environment\nMay include outside conditions on top of railcars or silos in all types of weather","company":"Polypipe","rawCompany":"polypipe","city":"Erwin","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:28:52.990Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4021.00","title":"Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"extruding-and-drawing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-6091.00","title":"Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers","slug":"extruding-and-forming-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-synthetic-and-glass-fibers"}],"industries":[{"code":"326121","title":"Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing","slug":"unlaminated-plastics-profile-shape-manufacturing"},{"code":"326122","title":"Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-pipe-and-pipe-fitting-manufacturing"},{"code":"332996","title":"Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-pipe-and-pipe-fitting-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Line Operator","description":"Description:\n***Please Note***\nStart dates will likely be mid to late November. Shift schedules may be days or nights. Please specify a preference on your application. Please understand that we may not be able to accommodate your shift preference. Start dates and schedules may be subject to change as the plant is still under construction after the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.\nSUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:\nThe Line Operator is responsible for physically operating an extrusion line in a way that ensures all products are produced free from cosmetic and physical defects and are within manufacturing tolerances. 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