Medical Device Extrusion Tech | Process & Quality

Applied Medical Corporation; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training programs

Education reimbursement

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Medical is seeking an Extrusion Technician to support manufacturing through setup, operation and maintenance of extrusion equipment for high-quality medical devices. You will monitor processes, inspect outputs, and collaborate with QA, engineering and production to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, traceability, and adherence to ISO and QSR standards while contributing to manufacturing excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing instructions and drawings.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and adjustment skills on extrusion equipment.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Familiarity with quality and safety standards such as QSR and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion equipment to meet specifications.
• Monitor temperature, pressure, line speed and feed to ensure consistent output.
• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime.
• Inspect extruded components with calibrated tools for dimensional accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, QA and engineering on process improvements.
• Document production data for traceability and compliance.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and address non-conformances.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Blueprint interpretation

Quality & safety

Tools

Calipers

Pin gauges

Rulers

Job description

Applied Medical is seeking an Extrusion Technician to support manufacturing through setup, operation and maintenance of extrusion equipment for high-quality medical devices. You will monitor processes, inspect outputs, and collaborate with QA, engineering and production to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, traceability, and adherence to ISO and QSR standards while contributing to manufacturing excellence and patient care.