Extrusion Operator

Job Description

Job Summary

Working at Boyd isn’t your usual manufacturing experience. This role is designed for someone who prefers an intellectual challenge above and beyond the day-to-day physical tasks. And the best part is, no prior experience is required; on the job training will gladly be provided!

In a nutshell, our Extrusion Operators are responsible for operating an extrusion machine in accordance with established procedures/guidelines and customer requirements. The ideal person will be a team player with a drive to succeed and a willingness to help others. We are a company that takes pride in satisfying our customers, so candidates should be prepared to support our efforts with overtime work as needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements.
• Inspect the quality of materials and alert the Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately.
• Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.
• Inspect the quality of the machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department.
• Ensure that all required shift paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for a 10-hour shift, which may include: bending, twisting, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read a work order, use a tape measure, and preferred caliper/micrometer experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prior extrusion experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.

Company Overview

Out of our Elkhart, Indiana facility, Boyd has a fully dedicated and innovative team focused on providing highly engineered and patented total sealing system solutions to the Recreational Vehicle Industry. With decades of expertise, a passion for engineering innovation, and the highest-value solutions, Boyd is the world leader in sealing technology and RV parts for fifth wheels, travel trailers, and motorhomes.

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

Additional Information

This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Location: Elkhart, Indiana

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EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.