Junior R&D Extrusion Technician: Hands-on & Troubleshooting

Peak Nano; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Nano in Kentucky is seeking a junior extrusion technician to support film extrusion equipment set-up and operation within our R&D group. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, improving processes, and ensuring machines are functional and safe to operate.

You will write and revise SOPs, perform 5S and material handling, and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve equipment and process issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods.
• 1+ years of experience in plastics processing.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and safety regulations.
• Maintain charts, graphs, and production reports.
• Excellent verbal and good written communication skills (Microsoft Office).
• Perform basic math and measurements, gauge parts as needed.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support film extrusion equipment set-up and operation
• Troubleshooting
• Providing recommendations and implementing solutions to resolve equipment and/or process problems in a timely manner
• Ensure machines are functional and safe to operate
• Report safety problems immediately and operate equipment safely
• Write and revise SOPs
• Perform 5S activities
• Perform all material handling functions (raw materials and finished goods)

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peak Nano in Kentucky is seeking a junior extrusion technician to support film extrusion equipment set-up and operation within our R&D group. This hands-on role focuses on troubleshooting, improving processes, and ensuring machines are functional and safe to operate.

You will write and revise SOPs, perform 5S and material handling, and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve equipment and process issues in a timely manner.