Extrusion Technician

Trelleborg Coated Systems US•Webster, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and maintaining extrusion lines, troubleshooting production issues, and potentially training other technicians. The position is categorized into three levels (1, 2, and 3) with increasing responsibilities related to setup, operation, maintenance, training, and new product development support. The company is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and requires all applicants to be U.S. persons due to ITAR regulations.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent
Silicone or Plastic extrusion or related experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
Commitment to making improvements company wide
Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
Commitment to be present for all assigned shifts
Team player and independent worker
Mechanical aptitude
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

Level 1: 2 years Silicone or Plastic Extrusion experience
Level 2: 5 years Silicone or Plastic Extrusion experience
Level 3: 10 years Extrusion, set-up and training experience
Level 3: Technical college degree

Responsibilities

Set-ups and tear downs of extrusion lines including essential paperwork
Starts extrusion lines and adjusts process to meet specifications.
Communicates with Manufacturing Engineer on all tool damage and wear
Extruder and line cleaning and inspection, including tooling.
Runs extrusion line if necessary.
Basic trouble shooting techniques to bring product back to specification.
Trains operators in line operation and inspection.
Advanced trouble shooting techniques.
Can identify root cause of extrusion problems and fix, ie material, equipment, process
Performs simple maintenance of equipment
Does not need supervision to run entire process and complete extrusion orders
Completes all paperwork with minimal to no errors.
Trains Extrusion Technician 1.
Works with NPD to run new product trials
Works with NPD to create process characterization and solve advanced technical extrusion problems.
Works with Manufacturing Engineers to determine root cause and solutions.
Works with Manufacturing Engineers to write up work instructions and assess process stability and cost savings.