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Extrusion Operator

CQ Medical
Avondale, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Operator position at CQ Medical?

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Description

Build medical devices that enhance care for cancer patients around the world! The Production Technician - Extrusion is responsible for maintaining production equipment elements like start-up, operation, changeover, shutdown, and preventative maintenance. Equipment may include, but is not limited to, extrusion line equipment, tools, and or/dies.

  • This position is full time, benefits eligible, only working 3 days per week, Sun - Tue, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.**

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One! Free: life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Telehealth Appointments, and Employee Assistance Program. Immediate vesting of 401(k) matching. Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays a year. And, most importantly... truly meaningful work!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families? We design and manufacture radiation oncology medical devices to ensure more accurate, comfortable treatment for cancer patients. CQ Medical is the global market leader in patient positioning. As an innovative medical device company, we focus on discovering, developing, and distributing technology-driven solutions to improve outcomes for radiotherapy patient positioning. And, we do that while Caring Smarter for patients and for our employee-owners!

We are growing rapidly and have many positions currently open as we bring in new production lines and add additional shifts!

Join us and earn a paycheck with a purpose!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

  • Operating Extrusion Equipment
  • Operating Perforation Equipment
  • Inspection, visually and with hand measurement tools.
  • Packing and labeling materials
  • Preventative Equipment Maintenance

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education And/or Experience

  • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED), and 2 years' experience in assembly, maintenance, manufacturing production, or related skills.
  • Previous Extrusion or similar manufacturing experience.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Experience in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity and motor coordination.
  • Ability to work with small tools.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety.
  • Must be able to read and speak English to understand work instructions.
  • Must be willing to acquire an understanding of the manufacturing process.
  • Must be team-oriented and understand the customer-focused nature of the medical device industry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, climb, balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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