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Extrusion Technician (3rd Shift)

GF (Georg Fischer) · Little Rock, AR

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

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A technician-level manufacturing role at GF (Georg Fischer) (industrial) in Little Rock, AR.

Tools it names
Extrusion
Openings
6 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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Base pay
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Typical $72k–$104k, from 85 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 49%
  • Tooling 40%
  • CNC 33%
  • Machining 31%

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Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: GF (Georg Fischer) in Little Rock

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Set up and operate extrusion machines according to job specifications and safety standards
  • ◆Monitor machine operations to ensure consistent quality and output
  • ◆Adjust machine settings (e.g., speed, temperature, pressure) to maintain optimal production conditions
  • ◆Make repairs to equipment when necessary and replace all broken and/or worn components
  • ◆Perform routine quality checks and inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
  • ◆Record production data and complete shift logs accurately
  • ◆Load raw materials and monitor material feed
  • ◆Follow all safety procedures and report any safety problems to the Production Manager immediately
  • ◆Commitment to our continuous improvement and safety initiatives
  • ◆Identify, label, weigh and dispose of scrap
  • ◆Clean and maintain machines and work area to ensure operational efficiency
  • ◆Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams as needed
  • ◆Fulfill the role as required in the documented quality system manual, directives and work instruction
  • ◆Identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions or deviation
  • ◆Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skill

Requirements

  • ✓Walking – frequently 4-5 hrs
  • ✓Standing – 2 hrs
  • ✓Climbing – occasionally
  • ✓Squatting/Stooping – Rarely
  • ✓Reaching – occasionally Lifting - up to 40# frequently
  • ✓Lifting – 50# to 75# with assisted apparatus (overhead crane/forklift)

Safety

Requirements

  • ✓The employee is responsible to comply with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.
  • ✓Must wear proper PPE

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Primary Job

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge

  • •High school graduate, GED or equivalent
  • •6 months of manufacturing experience
  • •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. standing/walking 8 hours per day
  • •Ability to read and write English clearly and concisely.
  • •Must have the capability to correctly identify the different materials and product
  • •Ability to drive a forklift to move material and pipe
  • •Must be able to work with minimum direction after being trained

Core Values

  • •Respect for people
  • •Quality minded

Core and Critical Competencies

The following competencies in which all employees shall have a satisfactory level of skills:

  • •Safety
  • •Interpersonal skills
  • •Customer satisfaction
  • •Team-oriented
  • •Quality
  • •Ethics

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