Extruder Operator

Bentec Medical Opco LLC; Woodland (CA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bentec Medical Opco LLC is looking for an Extruder Operator in Woodland, California. The successful candidate will set up and operate machines for extruding silicone material in manufacturing OEM and medical products. A high school diploma and at least four years of experience are required.

The role involves duties such as installing machine parts, adjusting controls, measuring product specs, and ensuring product quality. Candidates must have strong technical skills and the ability to work with mathematical concepts.

Qualifikationen

• At least four years of experience operating silicone extruders.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and instructions.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts applicable to practical situations.

Aufgaben

• Set up and operate extruder machine for silicone material.
• Install machine screws and sizing rings using hand tools.
• Start machine and adjust controls for extrusion processes.
• Measure extruded articles for specifications.
• Examine product for defects and ensure quality.

Kenntnisse

Operating silicone extruders

Adjusting temperature and pressure

Reading technical documents

Mathematical skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Title: Extruder Operator

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

Summary

Sets up and operates machine to extrude silicone material for the manufacture of OEM and medical products by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following, as other duties may be assigned.

• Installs machine screws and sizing rings using hand tools.
• Couples hose to silicone holder to circulate steam, water, air, or oil to silicone.
• Starts machine and sets controls to regulate vacuum, air pressure, sizing rings, and temperature; and synchronizes speed of extrusion with pulling rolls.
• Weighs and mixes raw materials according to formula.
• Measures extruded articles for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; and adjusts speed and weight controls or turns hot and cold water, air, oil, or steam valves to obtain product of specified dimensions.
• Examines extruded product for defects, such as wrinkles, bubbles, and splits.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Tests physical properties of product.
• May reel extruded product into rolls of specified weight and length.
• Carry raw materials to and from extruder as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Must have a high school education and at least four years of experience operating silicone extruders. Must know how to adjust temperature, pressures and speed of machinery.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to convert between standards, e.g., English to Metric conversion, liquid and solid measures, weight counting, etc.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Working knowledge of cGMP (QSR)/ISO 13485:2006, EN46001 and Medical Device Directives. Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs and previous technical writing experience with clear written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of MRP computer programs, understanding of statistical process control methods.