Extrusion Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Maryland Heights, MO (Job ID 10117466)

Description

Kelly Services is partnering with a leading medical device manufacturer in St. Louis, MO, to hire an Extrusion Technician with hands-on experience in plastic extrusion. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift, offering long-term stability and growth within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Extrusion Technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion equipment to produce high-quality plastic components used in medical devices, while adhering to strict quality and regulatory standards.

Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay Rate: $20-20.50 
Schedule: 1st Shift | Hours between 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor plastic extrusion lines according to established procedures and specifications
• Perform start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns of extrusion equipment
• Monitor product quality, dimensions, and tolerances; make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications
• Conduct in-process inspections and document results per quality requirements
• Troubleshoot extrusion processes and equipment issues to minimize downtime

Required Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in plastic extrusion manufacturing
• Experience operating extrusion equipment (medical device, tubing, or precision plastics preferred)
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and quality documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Join us and play a key role in delivering life-changing medical technologies through best-in-class production leadership!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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