Extrusion Technician - Swing Shift

Senior Mechanical Technician

Santa Clara, CA $19.00-$21.00

• Sets up, adjusts and operates extrusion machines to run various materials and sizes
• Load materials into extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates
• Observe machine operations, control boards and gauges to detect any defective material or any machine malfunctions
• Perform troubleshoot and make adjustments to maintain a high level of quality
• Modify and/or change tooling to establish new size products (single, multi-lumen, bump, etc.)
• Establish processing parameters for new products
• Assist and perform IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.
• Train new and existing operators on all processes and paperwork when needed.
• Observes and check finished product coming off the production lines and if detects sub- standard product takes immediate corrective action
• Responsible for ensuring continuous operations by monitoring and inspecting and re- adjusting parameters of control boards, gauges of extrusion machine
• Ability to multi-task by running and preparing for next orders
• Responsible for in-process and final inspection of tubing to ensure that QIP specifications are met and that product is processed to print requirements.
• Responsible for performing routine Preventative Maintenance on machines.
• Responsible for preparing finished parts to be taken by Material Handling.
• Eagerly train and mentor others.
• Accurately records information on Extrusion Data History Records, Quality Documents and Lab Notebooks
• Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions.
• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
• Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing