Extrusion Technician - Tooling Commercialization

Andersen Corporation•Bayport, MN

56d•$27 - $40

About The Position

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen. SUMMARY: Our Extrusion Tooling Commercialization team is looking for a technician that will participate in the development of new extrusion tooling and processes for newly designed or modified Fibrex wood plastic composite and vinyl profiles. This will include using demonstrated problem solving techniques, process adjustments, and tooling modifications as necessary to meet customer requirements.

Requirements

Able to assess a situation and determine if polymer flow or profile issue is machine, process, or tooling related and take corrective actions.
Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and process procedures
Ability and skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Effective use of Microsoft Office
Schedule flexibility required with regular travel between regional MN sites and occasional travel out of state as required by project activity.
Must work in safe manner and follow all policies and best practices in 5S
High School diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in profile extrusion process and/or tooling
Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and profile measurement systems/software

Nice To Haves

Machining, welding, or tool and die maintenance training or exposure preferred.
2 year degree in technology program or relevant experience preferred.
Experience of Cad software use preferred or ability/willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Perform cross functional work on multiple concurrent tooling commercialization projects in cooperation with engineering, quality, and operations.
Participate in engineering discussions to ensure all design intent, inspection criteria, and specifications are understood and met.
Work directly with the Supervisor/Lead, Engineering, Technicians and Maintenance to communicate problems and to resolve complex issues.
Perform production qualification and test material runs including part collection, measurement, and capability assessments.
Maintain thorough documentation of process and tooling changes, notes, and samples throughout tooling development and qualification runs.
Assist in training and troubleshooting for profile specific processes to ensure successful handoff to production operations.
Learn and perform machining and welding tasks required to tune and maintain extrusion tooling.