Extrusion Operator A2/B2

Abacus•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of tubing extrusion machines and related production processes, including extrusion, coiling, and packaging. The role involves performing simple, repetitive machine-operation tasks, overseeing an immediate team of assemblers or assisting with line setup, and operating production equipment that requires sustained attentiveness. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and works an A2 rotating 12-hour shift from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
0–12 months of experience required.
Ability to oversee and run assigned processes without assistance and work at the pace needed to meet shift goals.
Ability to perform required in-process quality inspections, including moderately difficult testing and debugging for silicone, heparin, and packaging processes.
Ability to read and understand procedures.
Willingness and ability to complete internal job training and Lock-Out/Tag-Out training.
Ability to perform visual inspections with and without magnification tools.
Ability to use a computer or touchscreen to enter work-order data.
Ability to repetitively move and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for the duration of the shift.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

Basic Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word skills and computer experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Work effectively with team members and escalate safety, quality, and production concerns.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and support 6S improvement initiatives.
Read and understand procedures and operate equipment safely according to company standards and procedures.
Start machines from a powered-off state and perform work-order setups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.
Operate machines to produce quality products at established run rates; read equipment gauges and dials; interpret machine faults, resolve problems, and restart machines.
Complete production records and work-order documentation.
Inspect or test products to ensure quality, including required in-process inspections and testing.
Weigh, count, package, and label finished products.
Learn and operate simple machines and demonstrate flexibility across multiple machines.
Perform routine safety inspections, clear equipment jams, reset equipment, and escalate issues to line technicians as needed.
Perform changeovers for tubing and coil sizes.
Support overtime activities as required and perform other assigned duties.