Machine Operator - Grave Shift

🔧 Milgard Vinyl Extrusion – Now Hiring: Extruder Operator

Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Lead Operator & Shift Supervisor
Starting Pay: 22 HRLY and $2 Shift Differential

Join the team at Milgard Windows and Doors, a proud part of MITER Brands, where precision, innovation, and craftsmanship come together to create industry-leading vinyl window and door solutions. As an Extruder Operator in our Vinyl Extrusion division, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process—ensuring quality, safety, and performance every step of the way.

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

Operate 1–3 PVC profile extrusion lines to meet production and quality standards
Safely disassemble, clean, reassemble, and change over extrusion tooling sets using overhead crane tools
Perform visual inspections and take precise measurements using calipers to ensure product quality
Maintain a clean and organized work area—spray down equipment, sweep floors, and remove clutter
Complete reports on productivity, machine conditions, and finished goods using bundle tickets and work orders
Assist with packaging and forklift operations as needed

🎯 What You’ll Bring

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a technical school, plus 6–12 months of related experience (or equivalent combination)
Forklift certification
Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedure documents
Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, and bar graphs)
Problem-solving ability and comfort with detailed instructions
Tolerance for high-paced environments and multi-tasking scenarios

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.