Extrusion Set-Up Technician: Lead Production Optimizer

Boyd Corp; Elkhart (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Set-Up Technician to support extrusion production, set up equipment per product specs, and guide a team of operators. You will document changes, train others, and help manage downtime and scrap reduction.

This role requires hands-on setup of extrusion lines, attention to quality, and adherence to GMP. You will work with multiple materials, perform inspections, and report equipment issues to maintenance and leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of plastic extrusion.
• Strong communication skills- written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read a work order and use a tape measure within 1/16".
• 3+ years of prior plastic extrusion experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Caliper and micrometer experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up extrusion machinery, including all downstream equipment and tooling.
• Operate extrusion machinery daily, working with multiple materials and configurations, without direct supervision.
• Clean equipment and tools used in the extrusion process.
• Complete detailed documentation as it relates to machine set-up and quality system requirements, and ensure that all required paperwork is accurate and complete.
• Identify and correct problems; apply experience and knowledge in adjusting and training of others in areas of expertise; document changes; monitor and focus on scrap reduction.
• Identify and assist in resolving safety, health, or environmental issues associated with processes or equipment, and maintain compliance with good manufacturing processes.
• Fill in for operators when rotations for breaks are needed.
• Produce quality parts; inspecting and approving profiles to ensure they meet all manufacturing requirements.
• Inspect the quality of materials and alert Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel of material issues and/or failures immediately.
• Inspect the quality of machinery and report equipment failures to the Maintenance Department.
• Responsible for the updating of set-up sheets and documentation as required.
• Must have the knowledge to set up all lines within the manufacturing plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Work under pressure

Read work orders

Tape measure use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Tape measure

Job description

Boyd Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Set-Up Technician to support extrusion production, set up equipment per product specs, and guide a team of operators. You will document changes, train others, and help manage downtime and scrap reduction.

This role requires hands-on setup of extrusion lines, attention to quality, and adherence to GMP. You will work with multiple materials, perform inspections, and report equipment issues to maintenance and leadership.