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Extrusion Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Janesville | |
 Sep 25, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Extrusion Technician - 12 Hour Nights
Wage: $25.00 - $30.00/hour Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours: 6:00pm - 6:00am Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for an Extrusion Technician at a company in Janesville, WI. This is a direct hire position for 12-hour night shift. Apply now! Extrusion Technician Responsibilities: - Set extruder operating parameters - Inspect quality and correct any defects in the finished product - Notify appropriate personnel when extruded product fails to meet standards - Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures and amounts, dimensions and flow of materials or ingredients - Operate controls to adjust machine functions such as regulating air pressure or die gaps - Review work orders, specifications or instructions to determine materials, ingredients, procedures, components, settings and adjustments for extruding plastic sheet - Examine, measure and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as micrometers or scales - Record and maintain production data such as meter readings and quantities, types and dimensions of materials produced - Move materials, supplies, components and finished product - Troubleshoot equipment and production issues - Follow documentation procedures and ensure paperwork is complete Requirements for Extrusion Technician: - 3-5 years of sheet extrusion experience preferably running clear or opaque PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) for thermoforming applications - Knowledge of making adjustments to the extrusion process including manipulating die bolts to make sheet gauge adjustments and making extrusion process adjustments to control sheet gauge, width and finish. - Knowledge of reading gauges including a digital caliper and micrometer - Knowledge of the blending, crystallizing and drying process - Understanding of GMP, AIB and ISO procedures - Able to stand for duration of shift - Able to bend to floor regularly - Able to reach overhead. - Able to lift 75 pounds regularly - Able to type, adjust machine controls and use hand tools - Able to read written instructions and perform data entry - Able to hear machine malfunctions and communicate in a loud environment - Good communication skills janesvilleresumes@qpsemployment.com IND028 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process | |