{"id":4178,"date":"2025-07-03T12:02:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T12:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/extrusion-machine-operator-at-ilink-technologies-systems-limited\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T00:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T00:14:32","slug":"extrusion-machine-operator-at-ilink-technologies-systems-limited","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4178","title":{"rendered":"Extrusion Machine Operator at iLink Technologies Systems Limited"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Department: Production<br \/>\nSection: Production<br \/>\nPosition reports to: Shift In-Charge<br \/>\nGrade: \u2013<br \/>\nDirect reports: None<br \/>\nPurpose:<br \/>\nThe Extrusion Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring extrusion machines to produce high-quality HDPE products efficiently and safely. 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