Lead Extrusion Technician - Weekend Shift - $34.40/hr + 2/hr Shift Premium

Stryker Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking a Lead Extrusion Technician for weekend shifts. This role involves coordinating manufacturing processes, leading a production team, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have extrusion machining experience and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of extrusion machining experience required.
• Preferred: 4+ years in manufacturing/operations.
• 1+ years leading teams, medical device experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team to meet KPIs for assembly.
• Manage daily work assignments and conduct training.
• Ensure quality and safety in the manufacturing process.

Skills

Leadership

Production Management

Safety Awareness

LEAN/6S Concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SLMS

PLM

MES/SAP

IdeaHive

Job description

Weekend Shift: Fri - Sun 4:00AM - 5:30PM

What you will do:

As Lead Extrusion Technician, you will provide manufacturing, product and process co-ordination support to the manufacturing line. Co-ordinate schedules, conduct general production training, and be first escalation point for general questions or issues on the line. Under supervisory direction, function as the leader of a production team to meet critical KPIs ls for the assembly of components and/or devices. This role requires the employee to always maintain the quality and integrity of the product.

• Ensure line balance by managing daily work assignments of production associates and coordinate overtime staffing
• Conduct or coordinate on the job trainings
• Responsible for leading team meetings, including effectively discussing safety, quality, output, yield, training, action, recognition, and announcements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, such as Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Planning
• Provide direction to production associates (PAs) relating to following processes and ensuring quality
• Track and monitor area performance against site objectives using daily management process
• Responsible for calibration reports and logistics
• Responsible for promoting a safe and respectful work environment, engagement initiatives and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Basic understanding of LEAN/6S concepts and of production process and manufacturing flow

What you need:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of extrusion machining experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years manufacturing/ operations or related experience.
• 1+ years' experience leading teams.
• Medical device experience
• Understanding of cGMP/Quality Systems Requirements
• Understanding of how to work with measuring devices
• Proficient with computer, such as MS Office, SLMS, PLM, MES/SAP, IdeaHive

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