Extrusion Process Technician: Startup & Troubleshooting

US Farathane Corporation; Orion Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

FSA

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth

Job summary

US Farathane Corporation seeks an experienced Process Technician-Extrusion to set up extrusion lines, troubleshoot during runs, and ensure quality. You will train line operators, manage changeovers, and follow all safety and process guidelines to minimize scrap and downtime.

Responsibilities include executing teardown and setup, maintaining equipment, completing documentation, and participating in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years extrusion experience preferred.
• Able to operate forklift
• Ability to read procedures and job instructions in English
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form

Responsibilities

• Tear down and set up extrusion lines according to setup sheets and procedures.
• Startup extrusion lines within scrap limits and obtain first article approval.
• Ensure all temperature controls, heaters, thermocouples, and tooling are functioning properly.
• Train line operators and Apprentice Technicians on job quality checks.
• Complete startup/shutdown checklists and maintain production records.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and follow safety guidelines.

Job description

US Farathane Corporation seeks an experienced Process Technician-Extrusion to set up extrusion lines, troubleshoot during runs, and ensure quality. You will train line operators, manage changeovers, and follow all safety and process guidelines to minimize scrap and downtime.

Responsibilities include executing teardown and setup, maintaining equipment, completing documentation, and participating in continuous improvement activities.