R&D Extrusion Technician

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 is looking for an extrusion technician to work in our R&D group . This is a Junior-level, hands on job, the key responsibilities of which are as follows:

• 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)

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED or 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs when necessary; remain standing/walking for extended periods of time

1+ years of experience in plastics processing

Ability to ensure compliance with quality systems, policies, procedures, and practices and all local, state, federal and safety regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to maintain charts, graphs, and production reports

Excellent verbal and good written communication skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to perform basic math and measurements and to gauge parts if needed

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience in plastics processing

Flexible and capable of adapting to change

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About The Company

Peak Nano

Founded in 2016

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.