Extrusion Operator

Who is Tekni-Plex?

TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that provides innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies.

A global leader in the Healthcare and Consumer Product markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a multitude of material science solutions that lead to a healthier and more sustainable world.

Its solutions are found in some of the most well-known names in the Healthcare, Personal Care, Household, and Food and Beverage markets.

Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, TekniPlex employs 7,000 people throughout its operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland and the United States.

For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com.

We are actively recruiting for an Extrusion Operator at our Schaumburg, IL plant location of Tekni-Plex.  Our location sells billions of punched rubber and plastic gaskets annually that are used in dispensing food/beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial and household products.

This position is for our first shift which is 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

What will you do?


* Following standard methods and techniques, sets up and monitors materials and machinery during production runs to ensure it meets customer and product specification, and alerts Manager or Lead when standards are not met.


* Feeds rubber through or around machine rollers and dryers.


* Observes gauges and adjusts controls of machine to regulate functions, such as speed, temperature, and thickness of rubber.



* Cross wraps of finished rolls


* Unloads and set ups paper rolls


* Operates the overhead hoist to move rolls


* Loads oven programs and or verifies correct parameters



* Assists Calender Operator with order changes and set-ups.


* Assists in Siliconizing when needed


* Completes all necessary documentation during and upon completion of production.



* Monitors and records process controls and settings to determine material is being produced to specification.


* Performs quality inspections and tests. 


* Cuts rolls, weighs and prepares roll tickets.


* Diagnoses and troubleshoots common operational and quality problems and makes necessary machine adjustments to correct.


* Operates scrap grinder or Siliconizer as required.


* Collects SPC data to chart and record accurately.

What skills do you bring to the role?


* High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 


* Basic computer skills and proven ability to understand basic math concepts to include with measurement, volume, and distance.


* Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.


* Must be able to follow instructions provided in written, oral and diagram form

Operations