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Zeus · 2 months ago

Sr Extrusion Technician II - Swing Shift

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Zeus is a company specializing in manufacturing and medical devices, and they are seeking a Senior Extrusion Technician to operate and maintain extrusion machines. The role involves setting up machines, ensuring product quality, training operators, and performing preventative maintenance while adhering to safety and quality standards.

ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

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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

Extrusion machine operationPreventative maintenanceAutomation systems knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyMechanical aptitudePlanningOrganizationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeamwork

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

Demonstrated ability to work in a team and possess a positive communication style

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.

Founded in 1966

Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.zeusinc.com

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