Extruding Machine Operator Resume Template
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Ethan Sullivan
Extruding Machine Operator · Plastics Production
Nashville, TN · (615) 555-4448
ethan.sullivan@email.com · linkedin.com/in/ethansullivan
Profile
Extrusion operator with 9 years running plastics extrusion and profile-forming lines for an automotive supplier. Cut die-changeover downtime 20% while holding defect rate below industry benchmark.
Production Experience
Lead Machine Operator
2020 – Present
Magna Seating, Nashville, TN
- Adjust extruder speed, pressure and temperature setpoints to regulate plastic profile output.
- Examine and weigh finished profiles using micrometers and scales to verify conformance.
- Clear jams and remove substandard material during continuous production runs.
- Cut die-changeover downtime 20% by standardizing tooling swap procedures across shifts.
- Notify supervisors when extruded material fails to meet dimensional standards.
Extruding Machine Operator
2016 – 2020
Magna Seating, Nashville, TN
- Monitored machine operations and observed gauges to detect malfunctions during runs.
- Recorded production data including meter readings and material dimensions per shift.
- Cleaned dies, arbors and molds using swabs, sponges and air hoses between jobs.
- Turned controls to adjust coolant flow and vacuum settings on the extrusion line.
Machine Operator Trainee
2015 – 2016
Magna Seating, Nashville, TN
- Moved materials between storage and work areas using racks and handtrucks.
- Assisted operators with machine startup and product inspection.
Operating Skills
Extrusion equipmentProfile formingMachine calibrationQuality inspectionBlueprint readingProcess troubleshootingPreventive maintenance
Systems
SAP software
Production scheduling software
Microsoft Excel
Operational databases
Training
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
OSHA Outreach Training Program
Education
High School Diploma
2014
Hillsboro High School, Nashville, TN
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Skills to list
- Extrusion Equipment
- Profile Forming
- Machine Setup & Calibration
- Quality Inspection
- Blueprint Reading
- Process Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Material Handling
Software and tools
- SAP software
- Operational databases
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Production scheduling software
Duties to describe on a extruding machine operator resume
- Adjusted machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials or ingredients.
- Pressed control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
- Examined, measured, and weighed materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
- Monitored machine operations and observed lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
- Cleared jams, and removed defective or substandard materials or products.
- Notified supervisors when extruded filaments fail to meet standards.
Titles along the way
- Machine Operator Trainee
- Extruding Machine Operator
- Lead Machine Operator
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