Extruder Operator Test
Hire extruder, wire mill, and plastics extrusion operators with confidence using our pre-employment personality and aptitude test.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Extruder Operator test will help you identify candidates with the mechanical sense to work safely around complex manufacturing equipment, the ability to learn from training classes and on-the-job experience, and the skill to spot defects in extruded products. In addition, the test determines if the candidate is easy to get along with, works cooperatively with others on the team, and behaves in a stable and dependable manner.
About This Test:
This test will take most candidates approximately 60 minutes. It consists of 4 parts:
- An untimed personality assessment
- A 15-minute timed Math for Industry Test
- A 20-minute timed Mechanical Reasoning Test
- A 6-minute timed Visual Inspection Test
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.
Target Group:
We recommend using this test for the positions of and extrusion mechanics, wire mill operators, plastic extruder operators and other roles in manufacturing settings.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| For the statement on the right | |||||
I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
| Sample Question for Math for Industry Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|
What is the weight of a case of 10 mufflers if each muffler weighs 32 pounds? | (A) 320 (B) 32 (C) 3200 (D) 10 (E) None of the above | ||
| Sample Question for Mechanical Reasoning Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Which system will allow the 50 lb. crate to be picked up with the least effort? | (A) System A | ||
| Sample Question for Visual Inspection Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|
In the example below, the respondent’s task is to look at each drawing and determine which one has a defect.
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Extruder Operator Test Evaluates:
| Undesirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty figuring out mechanical problems | Mechanical Reasoning | Figures out mechanical problems easily |
| More math errors | Industrial Math | Fewer errors, faster math processing |
| Poor ability to spot defects in products | Visual Inspection | Spots small defects with high degree of accuracy |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness | Easy to get along with, nice |
| Bends or ignores company rules | Conscientiousness | Adheres to company rules, meets expectations |
| Not service minded to other employees | Customer Service | Works hard to please customers |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Resilience | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Standoffish, aloof, minimal communications | Extroversion | Communicates often, bonds well with others |
| Prefers traditional approaches | Openness To New Experience | Curious, innovative, adapts to change |
| Sour attitudes, gives up easily | Optimism / Enthusiasm | Positive attitudes, perseveres in face of difficulties |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
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