Extrusion Process Technician

ICU Medical•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Extrusion Process Technician ensures extrusion machines are functioning and available by carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance and equipment configurations. The role supports compliance with product quality standards and internal operating criteria. The technician operates extrusion machines and peripheral equipment, monitors and adjusts the process within validated parameters, maintains tooling and equipment, documents process information, and works with production, quality, and engineering teams to meet production plans and resolve issues. The position is performed in a clean room environment and may involve extended periods of sitting or standing, computer or touchscreen use, and occasionally moving or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Travel is typically less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma, completed technical degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, and/or at least one year of experience in extrusion processes.
Experience with extrusion machines and peripheral equipment.
Experience assembling and disassembling extrusion tooling.
Experience performing basic equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of machinery and tools.
Knowledge of handling nylon, PVC, or silicone resins, polypropylene, and polyethylene.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot defective plastic parts.
Knowledge of vacuum systems.
Basic knowledge of smooth and corrugated tube extrusion machines.
Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
Experience with online measuring devices such as Zumbach or offline devices such as Mitutoyo, Keyence, or Micro-Vu.
Basic knowledge of extrusion screws.
Basic knowledge of completing extrusion process documentation, including parameters, dimensions, and results graphs.
Ability to interpret part specification drawings.
Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Ability to occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical manufacturing.
Basic English reading, comprehension, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Check component specifications at each startup and coordinate sample inspections with Quality Assurance.
Operate plastic extrusion machines and peripheral equipment, including changing tools, providing operational support, and maintaining equipment.
Clean and polish extrusion tooling after use and use maintenance tools appropriately.
Monitor extruders and follow procedures to ensure they meet production plans and operate optimally, including with respect to speed, temperatures, parameters, and tooling.
Work with production, quality, and engineering departments to ensure the quality of processed parts.
Complete extrusion process documentation, including parameters, dimensions, and results graphs.
Adjust parameters as needed within the validated window when process variations cause part problems, and report situations that could compromise the final product.
Work proactively with the production and engineering supervisor, line leader, and quality inspector to resolve extrusion process problems.
Manage spare-parts inventory for assigned equipment to maintain optimal operating condition.
Coordinate with the production supervisor on activities needed to meet daily production plans.
Participate in scrap-reduction projects.
Improve assigned equipment to ensure optimal operating conditions.
Understand and apply company policies and procedures for the ISO 13485 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, and other systems required by the company.