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Machine Operator (Melt Extrusion) - Third Shift

3/6/2026

The operator is responsible for completing all required extrusion equipment operations, including set-ups, start-ups, change-overs, and shut-downs according to SOPs and schedules. This role also involves performing on-line quality inspections, troubleshooting the film extrusion process, maintaining equipment, and accurately filling out production logs.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Manufacturer of High-Performance Fluoropolymer Films, Laminates, and Composites TCI (Textiles Coated International) is an American manufacturer of high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites. Since 1985, we have been continuously manufacturing high quality fluoropolymer materials designed to perform in the most challenging thermal and chemical environments. We manufacture products that are chemically resistant, UV resistant, temperature resistant, and have no shelf life. With a manufacturing base of over 160 employees and an around-the-clock manufacturing schedule, our company constantly focuses on providing high quality products, short lead times and excellent customer support. TCI manufactures high-performance fluoropolymer films, fabrics and laminate products for many different industries. Using a proprietary, all-PTFE CrossFilm™ material, TCI provides material solutions that are unaffected by exposure to chemical environments. Because of excellent non-porosity traits, tremendous flexing and tear-resistance properties, and welding ability, CrossFilm™ barrier materials provide very unique solutions for industrial, chemical, military, and numerous other industries. TCI manufactures all of these products in the United States utilizing technologies that are covered by trade secrets and patents. These materials are then further fabricated into ducting, belting, covers, and other specific components either by TCI or our customers. PTFE is an established high temperature, chemically resistant, non-stick material. TCI is the leading supplier of PTFE expansion joint materials for power plants in the world. TCI develops and manufactures products for specific customers or applications in concert with the customer and/or end-users.TCI is focused on providing new material solutions to assist in solving difficult problems that our users encounter. TCI products are used in the most demanding environments and challenging situations.
About the Role

Description

Pay: Starting $20.00-$24.00 per hour DOE

Schedule: 11:00PM-7:30AM

$2,000 Sign On Bonus eligible ($1,000 after three months of employment, $1,000 after six months of employment)


Willing to Train!


Why Work With Us?

At Textiles Coated International (TCI), you’re joining a long-standing industry leader known for innovation, quality, and stability. Since 1985, TCI has been manufacturing high-performance fluoropolymer films, laminates, and composites that are trusted in some of the world’s most demanding environments from chemical processing and power generation to medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. 


TCI continues to grow and invest in cutting-edge technology, workforce development, and new product innovation. Our materials are known for unmatched chemical resistance, temperature stability, durability, and reliability, qualities that make us a global leader in PTFE and fluoropolymer solutions. 


When you work at TCI, you become part of a company that values long-term solutions, reliable supply, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in a strong manufacturing culture, a commitment to quality, and an environment where employees can help create products used in critical, real-world applications. 


If you’re looking to grow your career with a company that’s forward-thinking, hands-on, and deeply committed to excellence, TCI is the place to build your future.


Summary - Job Responsibilities – Activities:

  • Completes extrusion equipment set-ups, start-ups, change-overs and shut-downs, as required by standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production schedules
  • Performs process adjustments as needed to ensure that the product meets dimensional tolerances and visual quality criteria
  • Performs on-line product quality inspections, identifies quality issues, and troubleshoots film extrusion process as necessary
  • Maintains production tooling, dies and other extrusion equipment to ensure best operational condition of the equipment, performs cleaning and light preventive maintenance tasks
  • Fills out process records and daily production logs/reports as required
  • Reports non-conformances and assists Production Management and Process Engineering with technical issues
  • Mentors, supports and assists other extrusion operators
  • Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines; informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately; wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Able to document the overall production process including potential defects

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.


Health & Insurance Benefits


Medical & Dental: Company pays 75%

Life Insurance: 100% company-paid.

Short-Term Disability: Company pays 50%

401(k): Eligible after 6 months

Additional voluntary coverage options available


Please no agencies or recruiters.

Requirements

Education – Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics industry
  • 2-3 years of film / sheet or other melt extrusion experience
  • Web handling experience, such as slitting, winding, or adhesive coating
  • Knowledge of how to drive a fork truck
  • Familiar with an ERP/Shop Floor Entry system
  • Knowledge of quality assurance
  • Familiar with 6S

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

  • Basic machining skills, mechanical dexterity, problem solving, knowledge of gauging and calibrating process equipment, basic math skills, safety lifts up to 50 pounds
Key Skills
Extrusion Equipment Set-upsProcess AdjustmentsProduct Quality InspectionsTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceRecord KeepingSafety ProceduresMentoringBasic Machining SkillsMechanical DexterityProblem SolvingGaugingCalibrating Process EquipmentBasic Math SkillsFork Truck Operation
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Benefits
MedicalDentalLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability401k
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