Machine Operator – PVC Extrusion

Location: Chakan, Pune

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 1–3 Years Preferred

Industry: PVC / Plastic Extrusion Manufacturing

About the Role

Industries is looking for a responsible and technically capable Machine Operator – PVC Extrusion to operate and monitor PVC extrusion machines and ensure smooth, consistent, and efficient production.

The operator will be responsible for machine operation, process monitoring, basic troubleshooting, product quality, production output, and maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate PVC extrusion machines safely and efficiently.
• Start, stop, and operate machines according to prescribed production procedures.
• Monitor temperature, pressure, speed, cooling, and other machine parameters.
• Ensure consistent product dimensions, finish, colour, and overall quality.
• Continuously monitor the extrusion line and identify abnormalities.
• Make basic machine and process adjustments when required.
• Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Maintenance Team for technical issues.
• Inspect dies, cooling tanks, cutters, sizing equipment, and other extrusion-line components.
• Ensure proper cutting, sizing, and handling of finished products.
• Minimize material wastage, rejection, and production losses.
• Achieve daily production targets as per company requirements.
• Follow batch-wise production instructions and ensure proper material utilization.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Record production quantity, wastage, downtime, and other required production data.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials and finished products.
• Follow all safety procedures and use the required PPE.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around the production line.
• Desired SkillsBasic understanding of PVC extrusion processes and machinery.
• Ability to understand and monitor machine parameters.
• Good observation and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify product defects and take corrective action.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Physically fit and willing to work in shifts when required.
• Disciplined, responsible, and safety-conscious.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with hands-on experience operating any of the following will be preferred:

• PVC Extrusion Machines
• PVC Pipe Extrusion Lines
• Conduit Pipe Extrusion Lines
• Profile Extrusion Machines
• Cutting and Sizing Equipment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Production Output
• Product Quality
• Material Wastage
• Machine Utilization
• Rejection Rate
• Machine Downtime
• Safety Compliance
• Housekeeping and Workplace Discipline

What We Expect

We are looking for an operator who takes ownership of the machine and production process, rather than simply operating equipment.

The ideal candidate should be able to identify production issues at an early stage, make appropriate basic adjustments, maintain product quality, and promptly escalate technical issues before they lead to significant material wastage, rejection, or downtime.