Job Title: Extruder Operator
Location: Redmond, Oregon
Company: Senneca Holdings
Work Schedule: Full-time, Hourly, Mon – Fri, 8 hrs /
day.  Opening on scheduled shift from 4pm
– 12:30am but looking for someone who is flexible around those hours and
willing / able to come in early or stay late as business needs warrant.
Reports to: Extruder Supervisor

About Us:
Senneca Holdings is a diversified specialty door manufacturer with six major
production facilities throughout the United States.  At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial
spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold
storage doors to hollow metal frame doors and beyond. We are committed to
exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety
and protection to our customers’ most important assets… people, products,
capital investments and processes.  Our
vision is to be a worldwide specialty door leader that differentiates itself by
being a single point of contact for all customer door needs.  Our production facility in Redmond, Oregon
rotationally molds and assembles double acting traffic doors and extrudes
flexible PVC roll goods and assembles PVC strip curtains.

Position Overview
The Extruder Operator is responsible for safely producing
high‑quality flexible PVC extrusions in a fast‑paced, team‑based manufacturing
environment. This role is part of a three‑person extrusion team operating
across three 8‑hour shifts in a 24/5 (Monday–Friday) operation. The successful
candidate will be mechanically inclined, machine‑savvy, and motivated to learn
extrusion operations through a hands‑on training process.
This position offers a strong development path, with an
expected training period of approximately 6 months to 1 year to become a
fully trained operator.  As skills /
level of competence grows, so does the wage.  Training will be provided by experienced operators with 20+ years in
extrusion.

Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation & Production
Operate
Extruder as part of a team
Perform
start‑ups, shut‑downs, and all required changeovers based on production
needs
Validate
and adjust machine settings to ensure correct, accurate, and consistent
operation
Monitor
extrusion process continuously to ensure safe, stable, and efficient
operation
Quality Control
Perform
raw material checks prior to and during production
Conduct
in‑line quality inspections to ensure product meets specifications
Identify
defects or process issues and take appropriate corrective actions
Ensure
only good product is produced and packaged
Performance & Documentation
Track
operational performance metrics to ensure productivity and equipment
efficiency
Accurately
document machine settings, checks, and shift performance
Communicate
clearly during shift hand‑offs, including machine status, quality
concerns, and production priorities
Continuous Improvement & SMED (Single‑Minute Exchange
of Die)
Actively
participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety,
quality, productivity, and equipment efficiency
Support
and apply SMED (Single‑Minute Exchange of Die) principles to reduce
changeover and setup time on extrusion equipment
Follow
standardized work instructions for changeovers, start‑ups, and shut‑downs
to improve repeatability and consistency
Identify
opportunities to improve setup efficiency, material handling, tooling
readiness, and line changeover processes
Collaborate
with teammates and experienced operators to refine best practices and
implement process improvements
Provide
input and feedback on what works well and where improvements can be made,
especially related to reducing downtime and waste
Maintain
a mindset of continuous learning, problem‑solving, and operational
excellence
Maintenance & Housekeeping
Perform
routine operator‑level maintenance on extrusion equipment
Identify
mechanical issues and escalate concerns as needed
Maintain
a clean, organized, and safe work area
Teamwork & Communication
Work
effectively as part of a three‑person extrusion team
Communicate
clearly and respectfully with teammates within the shift and across shifts
Be
open to feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement
Learn
from experienced operators and apply constructive feedback
Training & Development
Participate
in an on‑the‑job training program led by highly experienced extrusion
operators
Demonstrate
a willingness to learn, grow, and develop technical skills
Take
ownership of learning equipment operation, troubleshooting, and best
practices
Physical Requirements
Ability
to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift
Ability
to move up and down the extrusion line to monitor operations
Ability
to perform all job duties safely while wearing required PPE

Safety & Facility Standards
Follow
all safety procedures, including PPE requirements, machine operating
rules, and safe lifting techniques.
Maintain
a clean, organized workstation aligned with 5S principles.
Identify
and report safety hazards, equipment issues, or process risks promptly.
Handle
materials, tools, and machines with care to prevent injuries or product
damage.

Qualifications
Required:
Mechanical
aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment
Ability
to work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods
Strong
work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability
to work well in a team environment
Willingness
to learn and accept constructive feedback
Preferred (Not Required):
Prior
extrusion or plastics manufacturing experience
Experience
with flexible PVC or similar materials