POSITION TITLE: Extrusion Technician

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The extrusion technician position is responsible for operating the extrusion lines independently and efficiently. Performs tasks in compliance with Work Instructions to ensure quality and productivity standards are met.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage the full cycle of operation to include, but not limited to start-up, shutdown, and changeover of extrusion lines
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and flow of materials.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices such as templates, micrometers, or scales.
• Monitor machine operations and observe lights and gauges to detect malfunctions.
• Utilize troubleshooting and root cause analysis to support manufacturing processes and recommended improvements on equipment techniques
• Clear jams and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
• Record and maintain production data, such as meter readings, and quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced. Notify supervisor if standards are not met.
• Review work orders, specifications, or instructions to determine materials, procedures, components, settings, and adjustments for production.
• Turn controls to adjust machine functions, such as regulating air pressure, creating vacuums, and adjusting coolant flow.
• Synchronize speeds of sections of machines when producing products involving several steps or processes.
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and hand trucks.
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Send product samples to lab for analysis.
• Pour, scoop, or dump specified materials, metal assemblies, or mixtures into sections of machine prior to starting machines.
• Remove materials or products from molds or from extruding, forming, pressing, or compacting machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
• Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
• Measure arbors and dies to verify sizes specified on work tickets.
• Oversee and facilitate extrusion process to include, but not limited to remove molds, mold components, and feeder tubes from machinery after production is complete. Swab molds with solutions to prevent products from sticking. Install, align, and adjust neck rings, press plungers, and feeder tubes.

• Supervise, schedule, and control the tasks of the Extrusion area; Assign and supervise preventive maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Execute quality checks, cleaning, purging, and maintenance of machinery.
• Monitor product quality, prioritizing attention to detail; Adjust and maintain at the start of shift, controls to regulate speed, pressure, temperature, thickness, legend printing and jacket color depending on production specifications.
  • Quality Audits, % rework
• Prepare reporting of information as needed
• Support a continuous improvement and change management mindset.
• Develop and propose best practices to generate savings in resources.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with the activities that correspond to it in terms of Quality (ISO 9001), Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Two-year engineering technology degree or similar experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programing experience
• Experience in extrusion, tooling, troubleshooting equipment, and performing machine and process set-ups, preferably in the medical device industry
• Experience in Manufacturing practices (MP), ISO 9001 preferred
• Mechanical aptitude is preferred
• Proficient computer, data analysis, and report writing skills
• Detailed oriented
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis mindset
• Coordination — The ability of fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand for an extended amount of time
• Ability to Travel once or twice a year

SALARY RANGE: $26.00-$38.00 per hour, full time position