Extrusion Technician II (1st Shift)

Cirtec Services GmbH; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirtec Medical Corporation is seeking an Extrusion Technician II for the 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday) to support extrusion operations and equipment setup. The role emphasizes hands-on production, process knowledge, and strong teamwork.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of manufacturing experience, familiarity with extrusion processes, and good communication skills. Safety, quality, and GDP-compliant documentation are essential in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of extrusion processes.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret basic documents.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment following 5S standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Set up and operate extrusion-related equipment (mills, cut-to-length, spoolers, post cure ovens).
• Use measuring tools (scale, caliper) to ensure product meets specifications.
• Follow work orders, blueprints, SOPs, and process documentation for setup and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate written records in GDP-compliant systems and document output in IQMS.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

1st shift - Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 3:00PM

About us:

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary:

The Extrusion Technician II role is a hands-on position which will run secondary operations as well as assist in the running of machinery set-up and running production orders within the Extrusion Department. The ideal candidate will come in with working knowledge of extrusion processes or support, and will also have great communication and work ethic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe work environment always adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment following 5S standards.
• Communicate and work together with fellow employees promoting a positive work culture.
• Be proficient in all aspects of equipment setup for all related secondary equipment; mills, cut-to-length equipment, spoolers, and post cure ovens.
• Ability to use a scale caliper comparator and other measuring equipment accurately to ensure product meets specifications.
• Monitor and maintain a high-quality standard and rate throughout all processes.
• Understand and use work orders blueprints engineering specifications SOPs and process documentation as required to perform setup of machinery and troubleshoot problems.
• Maintain accurate written records following GDP and use the IQMS system as required for electronic documentation of work output.
• Perform documented in process quality checks at regular required intervals.

Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of Extrusion Process related to working in an organization that performed Extrusion processes. Direct Extrusion experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Results oriented and ability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to frequently handle various types of machine oils, lubricants, silicone, and latex.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color vision.
• Ability to use a computer for simple data entry, tracking orders, tracking jobs, and for general communication.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.