Extrusion Technician I - Swing Shift

Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world’s leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high. Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives. Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages. At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in “Turning polymers into possibilities.” Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision: Our Mission: Provide Solutions – Enable Innovation – Enhance Lives Our Vision: Working Together – Doing It Better Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we’re constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?

Responsibilities

Sets up, adjusts and operates extrusion machines to run various materials and sizes
Load materials into extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates
Observe machine operations, control boards and gauges to detect any defective material or any machine malfunctions
Perform troubleshoot and make adjustments to maintain a high level of quality
Modify and/or change tooling to establish new size products (single, multi-lumen, bump, etc.)
Establish processing parameters for new products
Assist and perform IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.
Train new and existing operators on all processes and paperwork when needed.
Observes and check finished product coming off the production lines and if detects sub- standard product takes immediate corrective action
Responsible for ensuring continuous operations by monitoring and inspecting and re- adjusting parameters of control boards, gauges of extrusion machine
Ability to multi-task by running and preparing for next orders
Responsible for in-process and final inspection of tubing to ensure that QIP specifications are met and that product is processed to print requirements.
Responsible for performing routine Preventative Maintenance on machines.
Responsible for preparing finished parts to be taken by Material Handling.
Eagerly train and mentor others.
Accurately records information on Extrusion Data History Records, Quality Documents and Lab Notebooks
Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions.
Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.