Extrusion Operator: 1st Shift

Martech Medical Products•Harleysville, PA

13h

About The Position

The Extrusion Operator is responsible for extruding life-saving medical tubing, including set-up and tear down of the entire extruder line, all applicable downstream equipment including but not limited to vacuum tanks, water tanks, pullers, cutters, conveyors, driers, coilers, and measuring equipment. Full training is available for this position. Training for this position will take place during first shift and then you will transition to second shift. Produces Medical grade extrusions of various profiles simple to complex. Reads and understands product drawings to determine product specifications and tooling needed for extruded tubing. Sets up extruder and relevant tooling. Prepares all raw compounds needed to start any extrusion run/batch. Operates and maintains all extrusion tooling, dies, mandrels, associated equipment. Reviews dimensions and measurements on drawings or routers before starting/setting up for the extrusion process. Uses basic measuring equipment to confirm product specifications, including but not limited to-micrometers, dial indicators, dial calipers, and rulers. Set-up/tear down and clean all extrusion equipment after daily run. Complete all documentation for work orders/routers as required per ISO procedures. Enters basic run information into computer system. Check all tooling/machines for damage or wear.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50+ lbs., i.e., raw material several times daily
Extrusion experience, medical grade tubing preferably
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve difficult technical issues
Excellent interpersonal, reasoning, and mathematical skills
Ability to work well and effectively with others
Strong attention to detail and note-taking abilities
Punctuality
High School or GED Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2+ years minimum plastics extrusion experience

Responsibilities

Extruding life-saving medical tubing
Set-up and tear down of the entire extruder line
Operating downstream equipment including vacuum tanks, water tanks, pullers, cutters, conveyors, driers, coilers, and measuring equipment
Producing medical grade extrusions of various profiles simple to complex
Reading and understanding product drawings to determine product specifications and tooling needed for extruded tubing
Setting up extruder and relevant tooling
Preparing all raw compounds needed to start any extrusion run/batch
Operating and maintaining all extrusion tooling, dies, mandrels, associated equipment
Reviewing dimensions and measurements on drawings or routers before starting/setting up for the extrusion process
Using basic measuring equipment to confirm product specifications, including micrometers, dial indicators, dial calipers, and rulers
Setting up/tearing down and cleaning all extrusion equipment after daily run
Completing all documentation for work orders/routers as required per ISO procedures
Entering basic run information into computer system
Checking all tooling/machines for damage or wear