The Extrusion Operator will set up and run various extrusion machines and ancillary equipment in the manufacturing of medical and non-medical extruded tubing.  The operator will be expected to perform his/her job duties safely and with attention to the execution of all tasks with efficiency and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set ups, tear downs, operates and cleans extrusion machines and ancillary equipment within supplied specification. 
• Performs moisture analysis on raw materials and ensures utmost quality of extruded product by performing quality inspections using a variety of measurement equipment including, but not limited to:
• Pin gauges
• Micrometers
• Verniers
• Video microscopes
• Laser micrometers
• Troubleshoots extrusion issues as needed.
• All other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of manufacturing/machine operator experience preferred. Willing to train mechanically inclined candidates. 
• Must be able to read, apply and train others on documented work instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic math and use basic tools, such as ruler, calculator, etc.
• Must possess ability to calculate the tooling necessary for new single lumen extrusions, run time, part weights and raw material required for order
• Reads and interprets customer and internal product specifications and prints

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced related technical schooling

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, and/ or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess fine hand motor skills to handle small manufacturing tools, QC tools and fine product.