Extrusion Process Technician

Poly Flex Products•McMinnville, TN

54d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing company? Then Nefab USA, part of Nefab Group , is looking for you. Nefab USA is part of the Nefab Group which was founded in 1949 and is a world-leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment. With more than 70 years of experience combined with competence and presence in more than 30 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Energy, Automotive, Healthcare, Aerospace, and Lithium Batteries. Nefab has about 4000 employees in Europe, North & South America, and Asia. In 2023, the turnover was USD 1 billion approximately. The owners of Nefab Group are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB (Wallenberg). Nefab USA is eager to find an Extrusion Process Technician. This position is responsible for starting up and maintaining the machines. Develop processes that produce product at the most efficient manner and to assure quality of parts coming from the processes.

Requirements

2+ years-experience in sheetline and film extrusion
High School graduate or equivalent
Employee must have a valid driver’s license.
5s and lean manufacturing education/practice.
Employee must possess general math and literary skills.
Extrusion set-up, processing, identifying process issues.
Extrusion machine diagnosis for trouble.
Completion of all Nefab. training requirements for the position as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with Microsoft Excel and Word software would be helpful but may not be required.

Responsibilities

Attend daily shift meetings lead by supervisor
Troubleshoot and evaluate extrusion machines and make the necessary adjustments to ensure prescribed quality and production standards are achieved and maintained.
Arrive 15 minutes before shift to start required presses for the day and to discuss possible issues with previous shift’s Process Technician.
Ensure material for oncoming operator is at full levels.
Implement lean manufacturing methods.
Troubleshoot and evaluate extrusion and make the necessary adjustments to ensure prescribed quality and production standards are achieved and maintained.
Extrusion set-up, processing, identifying process issues.
Follow all procedures for pulling material and charging back at the end of every lot.
Follow instructions of management.
Ensure all paperwork is completed, providing timely, detailed information in end of shift note to other supervisors, managers and departments.
Maintain Quality Control sheets every 30 minutes, start of every work order.
Maintain a run sheet filling out 4 times per day and keeping a record of every run every day.
Maintain a daily line journal.
Maintain daily maintenance of extrusion line and records.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, employee handbook, lock out/Tag out, etc.).
Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all areas of the facility.
Maintain and keep line clean daily

Benefits

Employer Contributed Health Insurance [75% employer paid premium]– with low deductible and copay
STD/LTD/LIFE [100% employer paid]
Paid Time Off [100% employer paid to include sick leave]
401k [employer match up to 1.5%]
Employee Assistance Program [100% employer paid]
Tuition Reimbursement [up to $2,500 per year]
Employee Discount Program - Access Perks [100% employer paid]
Employee Optional Flexible Spending: Medical & Daycare
Financial Assistance Program
Dental
Vision