Extrusion Technician

About This Role

The Extrusion Technician is responsible for all aspects of over-the-air and over-the-core extrusion equipment, ensuring products meet quality and delivery goals. This role involves independent machine operation, troubleshooting, and supporting the team to achieve daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Independently start machines and set controls to specified temperature, speed, and adjust as necessary
• Perform tear-down, set up, select dyes and parts according to specifications, and perform basic maintenance on extrusion machines
• Operate extrusion machines, including laser mic and ultra-sonics, with full set-up and tear down
• Extrude complex parts including co-extrusions, tri-layer, multi-lumen, and second pass over braid
• Perform in-process inspection, package extrusions, and label products
• Perform mandrel reflow extrusion test
• Measure and examine extruded products for 100% quality and adjust equipment to eliminate defects
• Assist running R&D / prototype extrusion runs
• Collect and provide extrusion data to ERP, Engineer(s), and production management
• Frequent troubleshooting of equipment, tools, and processes
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to achieve continuous improvement goals
• Train extrusion operators and track their performance
• Support/lead inline improvements and enhancements through engineering drawings

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Related extrusion certification/training
• 5+ years extrusion work experience
• Willingness to work in a team environment and promote teamwork
• Excellent knowledge of workorder and manufacturing process/procedures
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and cGMP
• Experience working with polymers (Pebax, Nylon, PEEK, Urethanes)
• General math skills with metric conversions
• Understand basic blueprints/specifications
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus related certification/training
• 5+ years extrusion work experience

Nice to Have

• Post High School education in related field
• Additional extrusion or plastic injection molding classroom training or equivalent experience
• Experience with vacuum extrusions
• 2-3 years of medical device experience in a clean room environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits