Machine Operator, 1st Shift
Americhem
Concord, NC
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Equipment Operator, 1st Shift
Extrusion
Location: Concord, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday 7am to 3pm
Starting Pay: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience)
About Americhem
Americhem is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of custom color concentrates. Our products support a wide range of industries and applications, enabling customers to produce high-quality finished goods. We are actively hiring Extrusion Operators to join our Concord, NC manufacturing team.
Position Summary
The Extrusion Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion equipment used in the production of color compounds. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the highest standards of safety by following all safety procedures and actively participating in safety programs
Operate extrusion and related production equipment, including extruders, feeders, pelletizers, scales, dies, and classifiers
Produce compound samples according to customer and production specifications
Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance
Add color mix to feeders using a tow motor/forklift to position color pots correctly
Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot mechanical issues as needed
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
1–2 years of manufacturing or production experience strongly preferred
Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting capability
Forklift/tow motor experience preferred
Solid math and analytical skills
Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated work ethic
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive starting pay: $18.00/hour and up
120 hours (3 weeks) of Paid Time Off
10 paid holidays
Free uniforms
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting 30 days to the first of the month
Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D after 90 days
401(k) with generous company match:
Dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3%
50% match on the next 2%
No vesting period
Safety Commitment
The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives. All team members are required to comply with established safety policies, procedures, and corporate safety communications. The Extruder Operator is responsible for processing products in a safe and efficient manner according to specifications and procedures.
About the company
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Founded in 1941, Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of the company's products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability and value. Americhem operates 10 manufacturing plants and maintains sales offices throughout the world. Central research and development facilities and headquarters are located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
We pride ourselves on solving highly complex technical problems and delivering a level of service far beyond expectations. Our custom solutions are created by becoming fully immersed in each customer's business, goals and vision. Working as an extension of our customers’ workforces, our collaborative, value engineering approach is evident in each step of every project by:
•Serving as customer consultants by drawing from an established knowledge base with technical acumen and product expertise gained through years of work in the lab, production and field service.
•Offering customer training in color theory, feeder operation, processing methods, performance technology and more throughout the development process.
•Conducting tests with on-site process simulation equipment that mimics our customers’ own processes and uses their raw materials, methods and conditions to quickly and cost-effectively test the final product to get it right the first time.
•Setting and continually refining industry standards, determining end-product testing methods, and influencing regulations on end-products through our participation in industry organizations.