Zeus · 2 months ago
Extrusion Technician I - Swing Shift
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
3+ years expZeus is a company seeking an Extrusion Technician I to operate and maintain extrusion machines for various materials. The role involves setting up machines, monitoring operations, performing quality inspections, and training new operators while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Sets up, adjusts and operates extrusion machines to run various materials and sizes
Load materials into extruder and adjust feed mechanisms to set feed rates
Observe machine operations, control boards and gauges to detect any defective material or any machine malfunctions
Perform troubleshoot and make adjustments to maintain a high level of quality
Modify and/or change tooling to establish new size products (single, multi-lumen, bump, etc.)
Establish processing parameters for new products
Assist and perform IQ, OQ, PQ, etc
Train new and existing operators on all processes and paperwork when needed
Observes and check finished product coming off the production lines and if detects sub- standard product takes immediate corrective action
Responsible for ensuring continuous operations by monitoring and inspecting and re- adjusting parameters of control boards, gauges of extrusion machine
Ability to multi-task by running and preparing for next orders
Responsible for in-process and final inspection of tubing to ensure that QIP specifications are met and that product is processed to print requirements
Responsible for performing routine Preventative Maintenance on machines
Responsible for preparing finished parts to be taken by Material Handling
Eagerly train and mentor others
Accurately records information on Extrusion Data History Records, Quality Documents and Lab Notebooks
Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions
Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives)
Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Qualification
Required
AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3-5 years of related experience in the medical device industry
Working knowledge of engineering principles and ability to read and comprehend work instructions, schematics and design documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft desktop environment: Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Previous experience of working on machinery and with completing equipment maintenance required
Previous exposure to automation is also required, with knowledge of pneumatic systems, mechanical motion systems & electrical drive systems
Should have knowledge of operating, debugging and maintaining automated systems
Strong mechanical aptitude and mental patience to be a hands-on problem solver is required
Must be able to use a microscope and/or comparator for part inspection and be able to demonstrate print reading skills, use of calipers, micrometers, and comparators
Company
Zeus
Delivering dependable and innovative polymer solutions for over 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
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unknown2023-12-18Acquired
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President & CEO
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VP, CIO
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