Production Technician - Shift 1

Filtration Group; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtration Group is seeking an Extusio Technician near Louisville, CO to produce soda lime products on the extrusion line and maintain equipment and area cleanliness.

The role requires 1–3 years in industrial/chemical manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and safe handling of chemicals. Training includes cross-training across soda line packaging and adherence to MPI/QMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in industrial/chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of general chemical safe handling practices.
• Detail-oriented with ability to record and report data.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment (pumps, valves, tanks, agitators, conveyors).
• Good verbal communication skills; must be a US person.

Responsibilities

• Start up extruder, dryer, and backend processing equipment.
• Unload finished bags from bulk bag loader on extrusion line.
• Monitor process performance and respond to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Dispose and replace filled waste containers from the process.
• Produce new chemical batches according to standard formulations.

Skills

Industrial environment

Chemical handling

Detail orientation

Verbal communication

Automated production equipment

US person

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI control systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Molecular Products, Inc. is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of life critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases. Where there is a finite quantity of air, Molecular Products’ leading-edge technologies will sustain human life independently, or collectively, to maintain a breathable environment.

Molecular Products, Inc. is looking for an Extusio Technician based near the Louisville, CO area.

Molecular Products, Inc. is part of Filtration Group, a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.

Extrusion Technicians will be responsible for the production of soda lime products on the extrusion process according to company proceedures, and formulation sheets.

Extrusion Technicians will be responsible for general upkeep, including low level preventative maintenance and cleanliness of all extrusion production equipment and processing areas.

Extursion Technicians will be responsible for organization of the extrusion area keeping isles clear and maintaining accurate identification of materials in the extrusion area.

The role for Shift 1 will be 4:00 AM - 2:30 APM and wage will be $22.25 hourly

Responsibilities

Tech extrusion technicians will be respondible for the manufacture of soda line products to support the soda line packaging operations, adhearing to the production schedule as established by the Production Supervisor.

• Starting up extruder, dryer, backend processing equipment.
• Unloading finished bags from the bulk bag loader on the extrusion line.
• Monitoring process performance and responding to any alarm or abnormal condiitons.
• Disposing and replacing filled waste containers generated by the process.
• Producing new chemical batches according to standard formulations.
• Replacing chemical totes or drums as required.
• Shutting down extruder, recording all bag output and waste on production logs.
• Calulating daily process screening yields and overall yields according to the produciton log.
• Daily clean up and organization of the extrusion production area.
• Cross training in the soda line packaging areas and supporting the packaging lines as required.

Extrusion technicians will adhear to all MPI protocols to ensure compliance with QMS, ITAR and EH&S reuqirements.

Extrusion technicians will strive to achieve daily production goals as estalished by the Production Supervisor in support of the customer demand.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1-3 years in an industrial/chemical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of general chemical safe handling practices
• Detail-oriented, able to preserve, record, and report required data
• Familiarity with automated production / process equipment (chemical pumps, valves, tanks agitators, conveyor motors, etc...)
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Must be a US person

Desired:

• Exceptional attitude!!
• Familiarity of 5S practices
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in driving powered forklifts
• Experience in using an HMI to control a semi-automated continuous manufacturing process

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must have good dexterity with hands

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make a positive impact on the world by providing mission-critical filtration solutions that are designed to enable advanced healthcare capabilities, provide clean air, and drive productivity With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.