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Extrusion Manufacturing Technician
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Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, 46516, USA
Listed on 2026-01-01
Listing for:
Boyd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Maintenance
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Job Summary
The Manufacturing Technician plays a crucial role in the extrusion production process and reports directly to the Production Supervisor. They are responsible for ensuring the production equipment is set up correctly and according to product specifications. They use their problem-solving skills to address machine errors and their communication skills to document reports. The technician also supports leadership for a team of operators and manages rotations and downtime.
- Responsible for setting up extrusion machinery, including all downstream equipment and tooling
- Operate extrusion machinery daily, working with multiple materials and configurations, without direct supervision
- Clean equipment and tools used in the extrusion process
- Complete detailed documentation as it relates to machine set-up and quality system requirements, and ensure that all required paperwork is accurate and complete
- Identify and correct problems; apply experience and knowledge in adjusting and training of others in areas of expertise; document changes; monitor and focus on scrap reduction
- Identify and assist in resolving safety, health, or environmental issues associated with processes or equipment, and maintain compliance with good manufacturing processes
- Fill in for operators when rotations for breaks are needed
- Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements
- Inspect the quality of materials and alert Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately
- Inspect the quality of machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department
- Responsible for the updating of set-up sheets and documentation as required
- Must have the knowledge to set up all lines within the manufacturing plant
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Description
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Technician plays a crucial role in the extrusion production process and reports directly to the Production Supervisor. They are responsible for ensuring the production equipment is set up correctly and according to product specifications. They use their problem-solving skills to address machine errors and their communication skills to document reports. The technician also supports leadership for a team of operators and manages rotations and downtime.
Essential
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for setting up extrusion machinery, including all downstream equipment and tooling
- Operate extrusion machinery daily, working with multiple materials and configurations, without direct supervision
- Clean equipment and tools used in the extrusion process
- Complete detailed documentation as it relates to machine set-up and quality system requirements, and ensure that all required paperwork is accurate and complete
- Identify and correct problems; apply experience and knowledge in adjusting and training of others in areas of expertise; document changes; monitor and focus on scrap reduction
- Identify and assist in resolving safety, health, or environmental issues associated with processes or equipment, and maintain compliance with good manufacturing processes
- Fill in for operators when rotations for breaks are needed
- Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements
- Inspect the quality of materials and alert Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately
- Inspect the quality of machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department
- Responsible for the updating of set-up sheets and documentation as required
- Must have the knowledge to set up all lines within the manufacturing plant
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of plastic extrusion
- Strong communication skills- written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read a work order and use a tape…
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