Blown-Film Extrusion Technician II

Inteplast Group; Dighton (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Extrusion Technician B to support set-up, changeover and operation of extrusion lines. You will read production orders, assist with quality monitoring, maintain a clean work environment, and support efficient production. Overtime may be required and additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

The role requires flexibility to work non-standard hours and the ability to handle production variability. Safety, teamwork, and adherence to GMP are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of and being able to implement 5S initiatives and maintain this initiative
• Experience in blown film extrusion as Extrusion Technician C - desired
• Must successfully complete operator training and testing
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative
• Must ensure all safety policies are being practiced by all employees
• Follow all written procedures
• Must maintain a good attendance record
• Demonstrate knowledge of all machinery and the processes
• Demonstrate the ability to operate machinery at maximum output while achieving top quality product
• Demonstrate the ability to operate all machinery efficiently in order to maximize quality products and minimize downtime and waste
• Must ensure that proper blends are being used, to assure quality
• Must be able to work well with others and show initiative to train new employees to perform their duties and the responsibilities of an operator in the event of absence
• Must complete all paperwork with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Must be visibly on the production floor to ensure safety and quality
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot material issues related to blender or resinissues
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot possible machinery issues to ensure safety/quality and productivity
• Demonstrate the ability to properly schedule events in order to minimize downtime
• Must ensure that SQF and GMP policies are being followed
• Must be able to identify possible issues that are safety-related
• Must utilize training matrix and successfully meet all criteria
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing
• Knowledge of proper operation of all machinery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of all working departments in the manufacturing facility

Skills

Dependability

Composure

Stress tolerance

Attention to detail

Integrity

Cooperation

Adaptability

Concern for others

Lean manufacturing

5S initiatives

Blown film extrusion

Operator training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inteplast Group is seeking an Extrusion Technician B to support set-up, changeover and operation of extrusion lines. You will read production orders, assist with quality monitoring, maintain a clean work environment, and support efficient production. Overtime may be required and additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

The role requires flexibility to work non-standard hours and the ability to handle production variability. Safety, teamwork, and adherence to GMP are essential.