Extrusion Operator II

TekniPlex • Manchester, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

TekniPlex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery. We harness the power of world-class materials scientists, a global network of application-specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions. We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance. We are currently hiring a Machine Operator II for our Manchester, NH facility. JOB SUMMARY Setup, operation, or tend to machines to extrude thermoplastic in tubes, solids, shapes or coated products.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent GED certification with 18 months related work experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Basic Computer skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills, preferred.
• Must be self-directed with good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lines setup according to run sheet, adjusting equipment and machinery as necessary to meet product specification.
• Examine products to verify conformance to specification using various measuring methods including: Laser micrometers, Gage Pins, Tape measures, Snap Gages, and Calipers
• Identify and pull materials using production paperwork and load machinery.
• Adjust equipment to ensure product count meets customer specification.
• Assisting in perform line safety inspections to ensure equipment is running properly.
• Able to read, retain, and decipher information from work orders and customer prints to produce parts.
• Performs other duties as required by business needs or assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees