R&D Extrusion Technologist: Prototyping & Testing

Teknor Apex; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex in Leominster, MA is seeking an extrusion technician to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of multilayer single-screw extruder lines to produce prototype parts and provide process feedback to materials engineers.

Essential functions include identifying defects across extrusion processes, adjusting conditions to reduce rejects, and entering test data into the lab system to assemble simple reports.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of plastics extrusion or other technology environment experience.
• Working towards or holding Associate’s Degree in science or technology

Responsibilities

• Identifies material defects in extrusion processes and adjusts processing conditions to eliminate defects.
• Independently performs tasks with minimum supervision in accordance with lab procedures.
• Tests in accordance with provided specifications.
• After training, performs core function/testing.
• Assists in reviewing and writing SOPs and standard test methods.
• Enters test data and conditions into the lab system and assembles simple reports.
• Troubleshoots lab equipment issues with vendor assistance.

Skills

Extrusion processing

Quality defect identification

Process troubleshooting

Data entry and reporting

Education

Associate’s Degree in science or technology

Job description

Teknor Apex in Leominster, MA is seeking an extrusion technician to support the setup, operation, and maintenance of multilayer single-screw extruder lines to produce prototype parts and provide process feedback to materials engineers.

Essential functions include identifying defects across extrusion processes, adjusting conditions to reduce rejects, and entering test data into the lab system to assemble simple reports.