2nd Shift Advanced Composites Technician

Andersen Corporation; Bayport (MN); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Composites Technician to join the extrusion team. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of extrusion processes, tooling care, and operator training to drive continuous improvement and safe, reliable production.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team or independently. PC skills and an interest in technical work are also expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking capability.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving and process improvement.
• Self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and individually.
• Demonstrates a strong interest and aptitude for work in a technical field.
• Experience with PC and software applications.
• Experience with extrusion processes, plastics manufacturing, or composite materials.
• Knowledge of dimensional measurement techniques and quality assurance practices.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Familiarity with root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods.
• Basic machining (manual mill, lathe, surface grinder).
• Basic welding (TIG, MIG, and laser).
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues with extrusion processes across the Bayport site.
• Manage, clean and care for extrusion tooling and ancillary equipment.
• Train and support the operations team involved with extrusion processes.
• Assist with cross-functional work on continuous improvement and safety projects.
• Take corrective action on safety incidents, machine downtime, or quality incidents that deviate from customer requirements, with support from the engineering team.
• Assist with Engineering/Operations projects as needed.
• Proactively identify potential downtime, scrap or reliability issues and communicate them up to an appropriate level.
• Continuously drive standardization of processes and methods.
• Understand all required department documentation standards and their impact on the extrusion and compounding process. Ensure that documentation is properly completed, reviewed, and approved.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Technical field interest

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Manual milling

Lathe

Surface grinder

TIG welding

MIG welding

Laser welding

Precision measurement equipment

Job description

Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN is seeking a Composites Technician to join the extrusion team. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting of extrusion processes, tooling care, and operator training to drive continuous improvement and safe, reliable production.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team or independently. PC skills and an interest in technical work are also expected.