Extrusion Machine Operator, Night Shift (6:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m.)

Job overview

The Extrusion Machine Operator, Night Shift role is onsite in Dallas, TX, with 12-hour night shifts listed as 6:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Compensation is $23 per hour; the listing also states a $1-per-hour shift differential. The operator reports to a shift lead and supports production of plastic pipe at Atkore. The role helps meet production and quality requirements by operating and adjusting extrusion equipment, checking product dimensions, and recording pipe readings. Accurate inspections, changeovers, packaging, and troubleshooting support safe, consistent daily manufacturing operations.

What you'll do

• Follow the production schedule
• adjust controls to meet specified measurements and diameters
• record hourly pipe weights, wall thickness, diameter, and length
• reject products that do not meet specifications
• package finished pipe in proper crate quantities
• troubleshoot the strapping machine
• perform changeovers and start-ups on small and medium-diameter pipes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

extrusion machine operator

plastic pipe

dallas tx

atkore

onsite

full-time

night shift

12-hour shifts

6:45 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

quality inspection

changeovers

$23/hr + $1 differential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Plastic extrusion experience is required; the role requires ability to work 12-hour shifts and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.

About the employer

Atkore Plastic Pipe Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing. Sector: 32.