Extrusion Technician: Line Setup & Quality

Inteplast Group Corporation; Dighton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation in the United States is seeking an Extrusion Technician to assist set-up, changeover, and operation of extrusion lines. You will read production orders, monitor quality, keep a clean work area, and support efficient production with flexibility for overtime.

You will work with the team to operate machinery at high output while maintaining safety and following SQF and GMP policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 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 willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours.

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 resin issues
• 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

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Blown film extrusion

Operator training

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inteplast Group Corporation in the United States is seeking an Extrusion Technician to assist set-up, changeover, and operation of extrusion lines. You will read production orders, monitor quality, keep a clean work area, and support efficient production with flexibility for overtime.

You will work with the team to operate machinery at high output while maintaining safety and following SQF and GMP policies.