Extrusion Technician I - Day Shift

Spectrum Plastics Group (SPG) is a global supplier of engineered medical components and value-added solutions for the medical device and contract manufacturing industries. With a footprint that includes 20 manufacturing sites around the world, SPG provides precision extruded plastic solutions, injection molded components, balloons, and complex catheter assemblies to manufacturers and premier medical device brands, primarily in the medical device and life science market segments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Extrusion Technician is responsible for, but not limited to starting extrusion lines.   An Extrusion Technician will possess the skills of a Set up Technician and of a Level 3 Line Operator. This position will require an individual to have a combination of advanced technical experience, interpersonal skills and have the ability to solve practical problems. An Extrusion Technician more specifically is responsible for the following duties:
• Read and understand all the production paperwork.
• Work independently on assigned projects.
• Work in and around extruders, hoppers, loaders and all other pertinent equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble extrusion lines in accordance with the Scandia Plastics Extrusion Training Manual and the Production Set up Sheet. 
• Will start extrusion lines and get the product within the customer’s specification.
• Be aware of the need for production efficiency and output levels of the shift and takes initiative to suggest or to make process or equipment changes when necessary.
• Ensure that the product specifications match the print.
• Understand how to use the Material Inventory and is proficient with material mixing.
• Ensure operation of equipment by evaluation and recommending repairs to the Production Supervisor and to maintenance by the means of using a repair tag.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform all duties in a safe manor.
• Maintain compliance with the Company policies, procedures and safety programs.
• Work with all employees to accomplish goals, as required.
• May be required to serve as a Production Supervisor whenever the current Production Supervisor and/or Assistant Supervisor are not available. 
• Effectively communicate with fellow employees, including employees from other shifts.
• Perform other such tasks as requested by management.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a working knowledge and be able to perform production functions that include: extrusion line operation, extruder set up, starting extrusion jobs and quality control when necessary.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment, which can be subjected to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.
• Possess skills with Q.C. instrumentation and reading prints.
• Possess mechanical ability. 
• Understand and perform written and oral instruction.
• Must have basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs. as needed.
• Must have good hand eye coordination and physically be able to keep up with the work load. 
• Perform periods of standing, bending, carrying, stooping and moving within the production area for complete shifts.
• Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.