Extrusion Operator II 2nd Shift 3:30pm-2:00am

Merit Medical Systems•Pearland, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma and three years of related experience.
Knowledge of the operation of extruders, braiders, pullers, cutters, dies, etc.
Individual must be self-motivated and possess good judgment in order to maintain a high degree of quantity with quality.
Ability to recognize problems and make adjustments to the equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks well.
Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations and follow procedures.

Nice To Haves

Eye-hand coordination
Quality inspection
Computerized test equipment operation

Responsibilities

Operates extrusion equipment for the mandril, wirebraid, and compounding lines.
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots extruders, blenders, cutters, pullers, water baths, and sizing equipment.
Process various documentation, such as work orders.
Assists in the implementation of new products and equipment.
Contributes to meeting department goals and operational metrics.
Assist extrusion supervisor in training other production operators.
Contributes to a positive and safe working environment and the overall team efforts of the department.
Coordinate with materials, production floor, stock room and NPD to establish priorities.
Conduct production, R&D, and engineering runs.
Ensure that employees assisting in completing production work orders are efficient and completing assigned tasks to applicable procedures.
Performs other related duties, as required.